All factual
I'm in NYC. Def get the CDL man, it opens SO MANY doors & opportunities. Damn that sounds easy how it used to be there, lol. Over here in NY it's not the worst.
You have to first pass the written exams at the DMV & get your CDL permit then they added an additional requirement this past Feb here & that's to get ELDT(Entry Level Driver Training) online courses for each endorsement you get on your CDL permit. That's priced between $100 each.
I myself needed 3 of them & it's super annoying because it's redundant info from the written exams but hey, the state needs to make $ I guess right? And I signed up for 5 lessons(they tried to sell me on 10 & I laughed at them, lol) obv. they want your $ but 5 is more than enough for someone who has a little bit of commonsense. 5 lessons cost me $1,200...not too bad.
Why is Texas so much now? 3-4 bands is a lot of moolah. I'd still advise you to get it if possible. Them CDL licenses are worth their weight in gold.