I'm seeking clarification on some issues. It's a rather confusing scenario so, unless I'm forced to explain further, I'm going to leave those details out.

1. If a trailer is going to be registered (Texas) as farm-use...will sales tax need to be paid on it?

2. If a trailer is purchased from a dealer by one person and the title & registration fees are paid by them, then it is transfered to another person...will the second person be responsible for just transfer & registration fees OR is there an additional charge regarding the title?

3. If a person is purchasing a trailer and paying via check, does the trailer HAVE to be registered in that person's name or can it go in ANYONE'S name, as long as they are present and provide identification?

4. What are the requirements regarding taxes (or other fees, charges, etc) if a trailer is WON by someone (like rodeo competition, roping, etc)???

Two trailer dealers (I'm in Texas also) have told me that I don't need to pay sales tax, and that as long as I don't use it for commercial use, I can buy the farm tag for $39.99. I'm assuming they know what they are talking about and would be charging the tax if it was needed. They did warn me that if I decided to run a carpet installation business out of the trailer, I would be breaking the law if I registered it with the farm tag.

Sorry, no clue on the transfer issues or trailer-winning. But if I won a free trailer, I would very happily pay whatever taxes or transfer fees were required!!! I wish I had that dilemma....