I suppose there is always a way to "avoid" the statutes and laws of the state in which you reside, but the Texas Transportation Code is rather clear (at least to me):

TEX TRANSPORTATION. CODE ANN. § 502.002 : Texas Statutes - Section 502.002: REGISTRATION REQUIRED; GENERAL RULE
Search TEX TN. CODE ANN. § 502.002 : Texas Statutes - Section 502.002: REGISTRATION REQUIRED; GENERAL RULE

(a) The owner of a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer shall apply for the registration of the vehicle for:

(1) each registration year in which the vehicle is used or to be used on a public highway; and

(2) if the vehicle is unregistered for a registration year that has begun and that applies to the vehicle and if the vehicle is used or to be used on a public highway, the remaining portion of that registration year.

(b) The application must be made to the department through the county assessor-collector of the county in which the owner resides. [emphasis added]

Good advise Steve187. It's not that I'm cheap. It's that I am holding a check for $5800 that I have to pay for property tax. That's like giving away a new 4 wheeler every year. Lol. Funny but not... I love Texas and I pay my fair share plus some but if I can save a little tax money legally then I will. Texas has there hand deep enough in my pocket book.

I have several buddies who bought boats and have them registered in CO for super cheap. I have several law enforcement buddies that say they would never register a boat trailer because it's to much trouble for most cops to jack with. I'm not willing to find that out but thought it was interesting.

Clear enough for me

I tried to look up the applicable Tx statutes concerning licensing boat trailers in Tx. Here is what is in the Tx Dept. of Motor Vehicles web site. Apparently no one knows just what the statutes in Tx are.

I found nothing that stated that trailers owned by Texans had to be registered in Tx.

"Trailers
Texas laws regarding trailers are as varied as the state population, and depend on the type of trailer, its weight, and its intended use. To determine the exact laws for your particular trailer and situation, it would be wise to contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to advise you.

Generally, all camp trailers are titled and registered. Also, any trailer that will be used or pulled on public roads will need to be titled and registered.

However, trailers weighing less than 4,001 pounds are considered "non-titled" trailers, so you may need to register it, but not title it.

Farm trailers also receive special consideration, so check with the county to determine whether your trailer qualifies as a farm trailer.

All registration and titling duties can be completed at your county tax office.

Trailer Registration Fee
All trailers and travel trailers weighing less than 6,000 pounds―$45All camp trailers weighing between 6,001 and 10,000 pounds―$54In addition, you'll also be charged a county fee, which, depending on your county, will range from $5 to $11.50."

I do appreciate all input on this. Even the cheap comments. Lol

The reason I put it up on Forum is because I knew y'all would have good thoughts to consider. I was correct. Some smart people on here.

Let me ask everyone who is taking this "you should pay taxes in the state of texas" mentality, EXACTLY what has the state of Texas done for you that YOU HAVE NOT PAID FOR? Call the great state of texas and see if you can be late on your property taxes,etc and see how much they "love" you

I'm assuming non of the people who were quick to jump on the poster about keeping taxes in their state, etc. etc. have NEVER bought anything from Tacklewarehoue?

the guy was simply asking a question about registering a trailer and I'm willing to bet there has been more then one person check into it since this posting! We need to be loyal to the state we live in....what a joke!

Don't mess with Texas.