U.S. state · federal alcohol permits

Alcohol permits in Texas

Every TTB Federal Basic Permit holder in Texas - wineries, distilleries, importers, and wholesalers, from the public List of Permittees.

5,153
Total permits
#4
National rank
16.9
Below median · per 100k
592
Cities covered

Count rank ≠ density rank

Texas holds 5,153 federal alcohol permits (#4 of 52 by count) but ranks #37 at 16.9 per 100,000 residents — count rank and density rank diverge on this state.

#4
by total permits
#37
by permits per capita
5,153
permits in state
16.9/100k
residents

Source: TTB List of Permittees (August 2026) · Census Vintage-2023 population.

Comparing more than one state? Save Texas to your Permit Explorer watchlist to keep this state alongside the others you are reviewing. The watchlist stays in your browser and its comparison link preserves the selected states, permit class, and sort order.

Data updated September 2026

Texas vs all states by federal permit count

Where this state's TTB Basic Permit count sits among every state and territory on PlainAlcohol

5,153 4th of 52 higher than 48 of 52 states

States, banded by federal alcohol Basic 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 List of Permittees · August 2026

Permit mix

How Texas's 5,153 permits split across the four classes.

Wholesalers2,143 · 42%
Importers1,665 · 32%
Wineries1,013 · 20%
Distilleries332 · 6%

Top cities in Texas

Bar length = federal alcohol permit holders in the city

permits
Source TTB List of Permittees As of August 2026

Texas alcohol industry score

One composite grade from Texas's own TTB permit data, benchmarked against every other state and territory PlainAlcohol tracks (not an external industry standard). A state missing an input is graded on the remaining dimensions alone -- the missing weight moves to them rather than deflating the score.

D 40
Producer density F
16.9 / 100k residents

TTB-permitted producers per 100,000 residents

Industry diversity C+
68/100

1 minus the Herfindahl index across distillery/winery/importer/wholesaler permit shares -- higher means no single permit type dominates

City coverage F
1.9 / 100k residents

Distinct cities with a TTB-permitted producer, per 100,000 residents

Source: TTB List of Permittees, August 2026, and U.S. Census Vintage-2023 population. See methodology.

All permit holders (5,153)

Page 70 of 104
Name Class
Pinkie's West

Samco, INC.

Wholesaler
San Marcos Spirits, INC. Wholesaler
Santeri INC Wholesaler
Santo Catrin Spirits

Santo Catrin Spirits

Wholesaler
Sariel & Demonios LLC Wholesaler
Sarkesian Ventures, LLC Wholesaler
Sauvignon John

Sauvignon John INC.

Wholesaler
Sbgj Investments, INC. Wholesaler
Scott Price Asset Relocation Company LLC Wholesaler
Grand Liquor

Sda Grand Corporation

Wholesaler
SDV Distribution LLC Wholesaler
Secrets Vodka LLC Wholesaler
Secrets Vodka

Secrets Vodka LLC

Wholesaler
Seed Wine, LLC Wholesaler
Sekiguchi Corporation Wholesaler
Semper Fi Brands,llc Wholesaler
Serca Wines, LLC Wholesaler
Serendipity Wine Imports

Serendipity Wines, LLC

Wholesaler
Serendipity Wines Imports

Serendipity Wines, LLC

Wholesaler
Servazmen of Texas LLC Wholesaler
Pablo's Liquor

Seventy Nine Solutions INC

Wholesaler
Richard's Liquors #1

SFP Distribution LLC

Wholesaler
Richard's Liquors #1

SFP Distribution LLC

Wholesaler
Richards Liquors & Fine Wines #8

SFP Distribution LLC

Wholesaler
Sfp, LTD., Spec's 81

SFP Distribution LLC

Wholesaler
Piezo Winery

Shaker Source, LLC

Wholesaler
Sharap Imports LLC Wholesaler
Shawn Elliot INC. Wholesaler
Sheffield Wines LLC Wholesaler
Shelby Imports and Exports, LLC Wholesaler
Shelby Spirits Company LLC Wholesaler
Optimum

Shelby Taylor LLC

Wholesaler
Shooters Vodka LLC Wholesaler
Shotgun Seltzer

Shotgun Seltzer LLC

Wholesaler
Cypress Wine & Liquor

Shree Chhaya Krupa LLC

Wholesaler
Shear's Liquor Store

Shree Kesari Nandan LLC

Wholesaler
Sidewalk Side Spirits LLC Wholesaler
Sierra Vieja

Sierra Vieja L.L.C.

Wholesaler
Sierra Vieja

Sierra Vieja L.L.C.

Wholesaler
Chilly Liquor #12

Sigel Beverages, L.P.

Wholesaler
Sigels Wholesale

Sigel Beverages, L.P.

Wholesaler
Signature Foods & Imports Limited Company Wholesaler
Silhouette Wines

Silhouette Management, LLC

Wholesaler
Silo Winery LLC Wholesaler
Silver Eagle Beverages, LLC Wholesaler
Silver Eagle Beverages, LLC Wholesaler
Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, LLC Wholesaler
Silver Eagle

Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, LLC

Wholesaler
Silver Eagle

Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, LLC

Wholesaler
Silver Eagle

Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, LLC

Wholesaler
← Previous Page 70 of 104 Next →

Data & reports

Frequently asked questions

How many federal alcohol permits are in Texas?

Texas has 5,153 active federal alcohol Basic Permits - 1,013 wineries, 332 distilleries, 1,665 importers, and 2,143 wholesalers. That is the 4th most of any U.S. state or territory.

What is Texas's per-capita permit rate?

Texas has 16.9 federal alcohol permits per 100,000 residents (U.S. Census Vintage-2023 population), ranking 37th by density. Per-capita rates are high in wine- and spirits-producing states with smaller populations.

Which Texas city has the most permit holders?

Houston leads Texas with 790 federal alcohol permit holders, followed by Austin, Dallas, San Antonio.

Are breweries included?

No. Breweries do not hold an FAA Basic Permit, they operate under a Brewer's Notice (IRC §6103, protected from disclosure), so they are not in the public TTB List of Permittees this directory is built from.

Where does this data come from?

The TTB FOIA "List of Permittees," published August 2026, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration.

Reading Texas's count-vs-density split

Texas holds 5,153 federal alcohol permits (#4 of 52 by count) but ranks #37 at 16.9 per 100,000 residents — count rank and density rank diverge on this state. Federal Basic Permits authorize FAA Act activity, not retail sale, and are not a substitute for the state ABC license.

Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, published August 2026, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration. Per-capita rates use U.S. Census Bureau Vintage-2023 population (Verify with the Census Bureau →). Confirm any record against the official TTB Public Permit Search. For informational purposes only; see our disclaimer.