WHOLESALE-BASIC · Houston, Texas
Prato Bros LLC
Doing business as Joe Tea Texas. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- MEGA-BOOK
- Texas book
- CROWDED-CITY
- Houston crowd
The record
Prato Bros LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (TX-P-21974), with premises in Houston, Texas.
- TX-P-21974
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- MEGA-BOOK
- Texas wholesaler book
- CROWDED-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Houston
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- MEGA-BOOK
- CROWDED-CITY
- STATE-#4
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | TX-P-21974 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Joe Tea Texas |
| City | Houston |
| ZIP code | 77023 |
| State | Texas |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Prato Bros LLC 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. Prato Bros LLC in Houston 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 Prato Bros LLC 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 Prato Bros LLC
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
Prato Bros LLC 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 · CROWDED-CITY
Prato Bros LLC's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near Houston
Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Nationwide wholesalers outside Texas with comparable city books — Prato Bros LLC'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 (790 holders in Houston).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (378 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Prato Bros LLC hold?
Prato Bros LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number TX-P-21974. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is Prato Bros LLC located?
Prato Bros LLC's permit premises is in Houston, Texas, ZIP 77023. Texas holds 2,143 wholesaler permits - the 4th most of any state.
How should I verify Prato Bros LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number TX-P-21974 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
Prato Bros LLC'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.