WHOLESALE-BASIC · Johnson City, Texas
Michael Gene Chase
Doing business as Chateau de Chase. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- MEGA-BOOK
- Texas book
- PAIR-CITY
- Johnson City crowd
The record
Michael Gene Chase holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (TX-P-21498), with premises in Johnson City, Texas.
- TX-P-21498
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- MEGA-BOOK
- Texas wholesaler book
- PAIR-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Johnson City
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- MEGA-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#4
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | TX-P-21498 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Chateau de Chase |
| City | Johnson City |
| County | Blanco |
| ZIP code | 78636 |
| State | Texas |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Michael Gene Chase fits in Texas
2,143
wholesaler permits in Texas · MEGA-BOOK
#4
of 52 states for wholesalers
5,153
all permits in Texas · MEGA-BOOK
Texas carries 2,143 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. Michael Gene Chase in Johnson City sits in the middle tier; 5,153 combined permit rows are on file for Texas.
Texas's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Texas's 2,143 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort Michael Gene Chase belongs to
2,143 4th of 52 higher than 48 of 52 states
States, banded by wholesaler permit count
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source TTB FOIA List of Permittees, aggregated by state · September 2026
Read with Michael Gene Chase
ABS(wholesaler_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
1 Cru Brands · Washington →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Washington 1,909 wholesalers (Δ 234 lighter vs Texas).
10 Stack Beverage · Florida →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Florida 2,704 wholesalers (Δ 561 heavier vs Texas).
Fifi · New York →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: New York 2,724 wholesalers (Δ 581 heavier vs Texas).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 7,203 vs Texas's MEGA-BOOK).
Texas permit board · MEGA-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
Michael Gene Chase sits in Texas's MEGA-BOOK wholesaler book (2,143 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · PAIR-CITY
Michael Gene Chase's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near Johnson City
All permit holders in Johnson City →Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Nationwide wholesalers outside Texas with comparable city books — Michael Gene Chase's wholesaler plate is compared on permit-holder density, not production volume.
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city permit-holder count (37 holders in Johnson City).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (4 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Michael Gene Chase hold?
Michael Gene Chase holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number TX-P-21498. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is Michael Gene Chase located?
Michael Gene Chase's permit premises is in Johnson City, Texas (Blanco County), ZIP 78636. Texas holds 2,143 wholesaler permits - the 4th most of any state.
How should I verify Michael Gene Chase's permit?
Cross-check permit number TX-P-21498 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the wholesaler class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading a mega book wholesaler plate
Michael Gene Chase's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate sits in Texas's MEGA-BOOK wholesaler book (2,143 active, state #4 nationally). A Wholesaler Basic Permit sits in the three-tier middle lane between producers/importers and retailers; state franchise and separation laws still govern who may buy from this holder.