Starting October 1, 2025, Texas equipment dealers will have a new advantage when selling to customers in mining, aggregates, oil & gas, and similar industries.

The Texas Comptroller is expanding the state’s sales tax manufacturing exemption to include extraction and pretreatment equipment—think excavation, blasting, washing, screening, and more. This marks a major shift that creates real opportunity for equipment dealers across the state.

🟢 Why it’s a win for dealers:

• Lower cost for your customers. Sales tax exemptions reduce the total cost of ownership—making it easier for buyers to say “yes” to high-ticket equipment.
• Stronger value proposition. You can now promote qualifying equipment with a clear message: “This machine may be sales tax exempt under Texas law.”
• Re-engage existing customers. Many businesses may qualify for refunds on past purchases of eligible equipment. That’s a great reason to check in with your best customers and offer to help them take advantage.
• Competitive edge. Dealers who stay ahead of tax policy changes position themselves as trusted advisors—not just vendors.

This is exactly the kind of development we at DealerCloud love to help you capitalize on—making sure your team has the visibility, tools, and insights to turn policy changes into business wins.

📰 Full article (credit to Weaver for always being on top of it):
👉 Texas Comptroller Draws a New Line in the Sand – Effective October 1, 2025

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Disclaimer:
While we’re not a tax or accounting advisory firm, we keep a close eye on policy changes that affect equipment dealers. We recommend partners with trusted experts when deeper guidance is needed. For detailed tax planning or refund strategies, we recommend reaching out to the professionals at Weaver.

If you’re looking to streamline your operations, unify rental, service, inventory, and financials—and take full advantage of opportunities like this one—DealerCloud + NetSuite can help. We’d love to show you how.

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