Registration Number Required for Timber and Ag Tax Exemptions. Beginning in January 2012, Texans wanting to claim a sales tax exemption on electricity and other items used in agricultural and timber operations must provide a Texas Agriculture and Timber Exemption Registration Number. House Bill 268, passed during the 2011 legislative session, added this requirement. The Texas Comptroller’s Office issues the registration number, and those wanting the exemption must fill out an application. Registration numbers must be renewed every four years.

Applicants can apply online at www.getreadytexas.org  or request a paper application to mail in by calling 1-800-252-5555 or downloading a copy from the comptroller’s website, http://c750820.r20.cf2.rackcdn.com/ap-228.pdf.