To claim a tax exemption on qualifying items, you must apply for an agricultural and timber registration number (Ag/Timber Number) from the Comptroller. You must include the Ag/Timber Number on the agricultural exemption certificate (PDF) or the timber exemption certificate (PDF) when buying qualifying items.

How do I keep ag exemption in Texas?

The property must have had an ag exemption in the previous tax year and must be at least 10 acres. Once the property transfers to the new owner(s), the Appraisal District must send them an application to continue the ag exemption.

What items are ag exempt in Texas?

Agriculture is exempt from these taxes:

  • state and local sales and use taxes on farm inputs and products (such as feed, seed, equipment and chemicals)
  • motor vehicle sales and use taxes for vehicles specialized for agricultural production.
  • sales and excise taxes on fuel used on farms and ranches.
  • some state franchise taxes.

    How many cows are considered a farm?

    Farms with confined livestock types were defined to be farms with: 4 or more animal units of any combination of fattened cattle, milk cows, swine, chickens or turkeys.

    When to renew Texas Agricultural and timber registration?

    You can renew your ag/timber number beginning Oct. 1, 2015. Your current 11-digit ag/timber number will not change, but the new courtesy cards sent to you when you renew will have a new expiration date. What You Will Need. You will need the following information:

    Can a timber producer claim a sales tax exemption?

    Under state law, agricultural and timber producers can claim sales tax exemptions for some items they use to produce products for sale. My office issues registration numbers for these exemptions. If you’re in farming, ranching or timber, it’s time to renew your registration with us.

    How to check the status of agricultural timber?

    Check Claim Status Report Unclaimed Property Contact Us Educational Opportunities and Investments

    How to become an agricultural timber contract manager?

    Grant Management Training and Policy Development Purchasing/Contract Development (CTCD) Contract Manager (CTCM) Certification Continuing Education Training and Policy Development FAQ SB20 Centralized State Purchasing Study State Agency Contract Management Procedures