In Texas, cranes used to transport raw materials and finished products on an intra-plant, self-contained rail system were not exempt rolling stock, even though they were operated on rails.
The rolling stock exemption applies only to conventional railroad equipment or equipment mounted on rails that connect to traditional railroads. (Decision of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Hearing No. 36, 869)
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