{"id":4136,"date":"2025-07-26T09:12:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T09:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/?p=4136"},"modified":"2026-09-27T15:01:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T15:01:11","slug":"top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Wholesale Distributors in Texas: Top Suppliers (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.ws-post{--g:#065f46;--g2:#0d9488;--am:#FFC107;--ink:#1f2937;--mut:#6b7280;--bd:#e5e7eb;--bg:#f8fafc;font-family:Inter,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,\"Segoe UI\",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.7;font-size:17px;}\n.ws-post *{box-sizing:border-box;}\n.ws-post .ws-wrap{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 16px 40px;}\n.ws-post h2{font-size:26px;font-weight:800;color:var(--g);margin:34px 0 12px;line-height:1.25;border-left:6px solid var(--am);padding-left:12px;}\n.ws-post h3{font-size:20px;font-weight:750;color:#111827;margin:24px 0 8px;}\n.ws-post p{margin:0 0 14px;}\n.ws-post a{color:var(--g2);text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(13,148,136,.3);font-weight:600;}\n.ws-post .ws-quick{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ecfdf5,#f0fdfa);border:1px solid #a7f3d0;border-left:6px solid var(--g);border-radius:12px;padding:20px 22px;margin:8px 0 26px;}\n.ws-post .ws-quick b{color:var(--g);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:.03em;text-transform:uppercase;display:block;margin-bottom:6px;}\n.ws-post .ws-toc{background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--bd);border-radius:12px;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 28px;}\n.ws-post .ws-toc b{display:block;font-size:14px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--mut);margin-bottom:10px;}\n.ws-post .ws-toc ol{margin:0;padding-left:20px;}.ws-post .ws-toc li{margin:5px 0;}\n.ws-post table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px;font-size:15px;}\n.ws-post th{background:var(--g);color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:11px 13px;font-weight:700;}\n.ws-post td{border:1px solid var(--bd);padding:10px 13px;vertical-align:top;}\n.ws-post tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f9fafb;}\n.ws-post .ws-tk{background:#fffbeb;border:1px solid #fde68a;border-radius:12px;padding:18px 22px;margin:26px 0;}\n.ws-post .ws-tk b{color:#92400e;display:block;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:16px;}\n.ws-post .ws-tk ul{margin:0;padding-left:20px;}.ws-post .ws-tk li{margin:6px 0;}\n.ws-post details{border:1px solid var(--bd);border-radius:10px;padding:0;margin:10px 0;overflow:hidden;}\n.ws-post details summary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:700;color:#111827;background:var(--bg);list-style:none;}\n.ws-post details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}\n.ws-post details summary::after{content:\"+\";float:right;color:var(--g);font-weight:800;}\n.ws-post details[open] summary::after{content:\"-\";}\n.ws-post details .ws-a{padding:4px 16px 16px;}\n.ws-post .ws-cta{background:var(--g);border-radius:14px;padding:26px 24px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;}\n.ws-post .ws-cta h3{color:#fff;margin:0 0 8px;}.ws-post .ws-cta p{color:#d1fae5;margin:0 0 16px;}\n.ws-post .ws-cta a{display:inline-block;background:var(--am);color:#111;border:0;font-weight:800;padding:12px 26px;border-radius:10px;}\n.ws-post .ws-meta{color:var(--mut);font-size:14px;margin:0 0 20px;}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"ws-post\">\n<div class=\"ws-wrap\">\n\n<p class=\"ws-meta\">Updated September 2026 &bull; By the WholesaleSeeker Editorial Team<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ws-quick\">\n<b>Quick Summary<\/b>\nTexas hosts several of the country&#8217;s largest distributors, including McLane Company in Temple for grocery and convenience stores, Sysco in Houston for commercial foodservice, and Ben E. Keith in Fort Worth for food and beverage supply. Core-Mark covers independent convenience stores statewide, Bunzl distributes food packaging and sanitation consumables, and Southern Glazer&#8217;s handles licensed wine and spirits. Selection depends on your sector, drop-size minimums, and local route frequency.\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ws-toc\">\n<b>Table of Contents<\/b>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#why\">Why Texas functions as a wholesale distribution hub<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#top\">Top wholesale distributors in Texas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#food\">Texas food and grocery distributors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cstore\">Convenience store distributors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#compare\">Distributor comparison table<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#buy\">How to buy from a Texas distributor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas\/#Why_Texas_Functions_as_a_Wholesale_Distribution_Hub\" >Why Texas Functions as a Wholesale Distribution Hub<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas\/#Top_Wholesale_Distributors_in_Texas\" >Top Wholesale Distributors in Texas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas\/#McLane_Company_Temple_TX\" >McLane Company (Temple, TX)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas\/#Sysco_Houston_TX\" >Sysco (Houston, TX)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas\/#Ben_E_Keith_Company_Fort_Worth_TX\" >Ben E. Keith Company (Fort Worth, TX)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas\/#Core-Mark\" >Core-Mark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas\/#Bunzl_Distribution\" >Bunzl Distribution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas\/#Southern_Glazers_Wine_Spirits\" >Southern Glazer&#8217;s Wine &amp; Spirits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas\/#Locate_Wholesale_Suppliers_Across_Texas\" >Locate Wholesale Suppliers Across Texas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas\/#Texas_Food_and_Grocery_Distributors\" >Texas Food and Grocery Distributors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas\/#Convenience_Store_Distributors\" >Convenience Store Distributors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas\/#Distributor_Comparison_Table\" >Distributor Comparison Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas\/#How_to_Buy_From_a_Texas_Distributor\" >How to Buy From a Texas Distributor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/top-wholesale-distributors-in-texas\/#Source_Texas_Wholesale_Inventory\" >Source Texas Wholesale Inventory<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Texas_Functions_as_a_Wholesale_Distribution_Hub\"><\/span>Why Texas Functions as a Wholesale Distribution Hub<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Texas serves as the primary distribution corridor connecting the Gulf Coast to the southern and central United States. Interstate highways 10, 20, 35, and 45 connect deepwater ports in Houston and Corpus Christi directly to inland rail and freight hubs across Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and El Paso.<\/p>\n<p>Because major national suppliers maintain corporate headquarters and centralized fulfillment terminals inside the state, Texas commercial buyers frequently secure lower freight transit times and reduced line-haul surcharges compared to buyers in neighboring states.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"top\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Wholesale_Distributors_in_Texas\"><\/span>Top Wholesale Distributors in Texas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following companies represent the largest wholesale distributors headquartered or operating major regional distribution centers within Texas.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"McLane_Company_Temple_TX\"><\/span>McLane Company (Temple, TX)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Headquartered in Temple, McLane Company supplies grocery inventory, cold beverages, and consumer goods to convenience stores, mass merchandisers, and quick-service restaurant chains nationwide. McLane operates multi-temperature distribution centers that deliver candy, packaged snacks, and fountain syrups on scheduled weekly routes.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sysco_Houston_TX\"><\/span>Sysco (Houston, TX)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Headquartered in Houston, Sysco is the largest foodservice distributor in the United States. The company supplies independent restaurants, hotel kitchens, school districts, and healthcare institutions with fresh meats, produce, frozen items, and culinary supplies. Sysco operates regional distribution centers across Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Lubbock.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ben_E_Keith_Company_Fort_Worth_TX\"><\/span>Ben E. Keith Company (Fort Worth, TX)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Based in Fort Worth, Ben E. Keith operates two separate commercial divisions: Foodservice and Beverage. Its Foodservice division delivers center-of-the-plate proteins, produce, and dry groceries to hospitality businesses across Texas and surrounding states. The Beverage division distributes craft beers, national beer labels, fine wine, and non-alcoholic drinks throughout North, Central, and West Texas.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Core-Mark\"><\/span>Core-Mark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Operating southwest distribution facilities out of Fort Worth, Core-Mark (a division of Performance Food Group) supplies independent convenience stores and fuel stations. Inventory includes confectionery, packaged snacks, energy drinks, tobacco items, and general merchandise, backed by merchandising programs designed for small-format retailers.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bunzl_Distribution\"><\/span>Bunzl Distribution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bunzl maintains distribution facilities in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. The company focuses on non-food consumables, supplying supermarkets, food processors, and catering companies with takeout packaging, food-prep gloves, sanitizing chemicals, and warehouse supplies.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Southern_Glazers_Wine_Spirits\"><\/span>Southern Glazer&#8217;s Wine &amp; Spirits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Southern Glazer&#8217;s manages large distribution operations in Farmers Branch and San Antonio. Licensed bars, restaurants, and retail liquor stores purchase wholesale wine and distilled spirits through their portal, with fulfillment tied to state liquor quota laws.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ws-cta\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Locate_Wholesale_Suppliers_Across_Texas\"><\/span>Locate Wholesale Suppliers Across Texas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Access direct contact details and territory information for verified distributors in the WholesaleSeeker directory.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse the Directory<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Texas_Food_and_Grocery_Distributors\"><\/span>Texas Food and Grocery Distributors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Commercial food distribution in Texas separates into broadline foodservice, retail grocery wholesale, and specialized local provisions. Sysco, Ben E. Keith, and US Foods handle the bulk of institutional broadline supply, delivering palletized orders of proteins, dairy, produce, and pantry staples.<\/p>\n<p>Independent supermarkets and corner grocers source merchandise through grocery wholesalers such as Grocers Supply, a C&amp;S Wholesale Grocers affiliate based in Houston. When evaluating food suppliers, review drop-size minimums (typically $500 to $1,500 per delivery), delivery cutoff schedules, and cold-chain compliance guarantees.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"cstore\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Convenience_Store_Distributors\"><\/span>Convenience Store Distributors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Convenience stores in Texas depend on McLane Company and Core-Mark for direct-store delivery of candy, chips, soft drinks, tobacco products, and counter merchandise. Both distributors support automated inventory ordering systems and provide planograms tailored to store square footage.<\/p>\n<p>Many independent store owners combine a primary broadline contract with local cash-and-carry wholesalers to stock high-margin impulse items, phone accessories, and seasonal merchandise without meeting freight order maximums.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"compare\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distributor_Comparison_Table\"><\/span>Distributor Comparison Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Distributor<\/th>\n<th>Primary Category<\/th>\n<th>Texas Base<\/th>\n<th>Best Suited For<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>McLane Company<\/td>\n<td>Grocery, c-store goods<\/td>\n<td>Temple<\/td>\n<td>Convenience store chains, retail grocers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sysco<\/td>\n<td>Broadline foodservice<\/td>\n<td>Houston (HQ)<\/td>\n<td>Restaurants, cafeterias, hotels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ben E. Keith<\/td>\n<td>Food and beverages<\/td>\n<td>Fort Worth<\/td>\n<td>Independent dining, regional bars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Core-Mark<\/td>\n<td>Convenience goods<\/td>\n<td>Fort Worth<\/td>\n<td>Independent fuel stops, corner stores<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bunzl<\/td>\n<td>Packaging, janitorial<\/td>\n<td>Dallas, Houston<\/td>\n<td>Food processing, commercial cleaning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Southern Glazer&#8217;s<\/td>\n<td>Wine and spirits<\/td>\n<td>Dallas area<\/td>\n<td>Licensed liquor stores, hospitality<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<div class=\"ws-tk\">\n<b>Procurement Takeaways<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>McLane, Sysco, and Ben E. Keith maintain major corporate facilities and high-volume depots within Texas.<\/li>\n<li>Commercial kitchens select Sysco or Ben E. Keith for broadline grocery and meat delivery.<\/li>\n<li>Convenience retailers rely on McLane or Core-Mark for scheduled direct-store delivery routes.<\/li>\n<li>Packaging, takeout containers, and cleaning chemicals are supplied through Bunzl.<\/li>\n<li>Regulated alcohol purchases require accounts with licensed distributors like Southern Glazer&#8217;s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"buy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Buy_From_a_Texas_Distributor\"><\/span>How to Buy From a Texas Distributor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Commercial wholesale distributors do not sell directly to the public. To establish an active trade account, submit the following documentation:<\/p>\n<p>1. <strong>Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit:<\/strong> Issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. You must provide a signed Form 01-339 (Texas Sales and Use Tax Resale Certificate) so the distributor can waive sales tax on items purchased for resale.<\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>Commercial Credit Application:<\/strong> Distributors verify trade references and bank accounts before extending net-15 or net-30 terms. Opening orders usually require payment by credit card, ACH, or COD.<\/p>\n<p>3. <strong>Regulated Inventory Licenses:<\/strong> Sourcing beer, wine, or spirits requires active permits from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). Tobacco procurement requires a Texas Cigarette and Tobacco Products Permit.<\/p>\n<p>4. <strong>Delivery Logistics Verification:<\/strong> Accounts agree to minimum order amounts (typically $500 or more per stop) and establish unloading terms, including liftgate requirements and delivery time windows.<\/p>\n<p>Compare at least two suppliers on pricing schedules, delivery cutoff times, and fuel charges. For background on vetting vendor credentials, review our guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">finding legitimate wholesale suppliers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">whether you need a resale certificate to buy wholesale<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<details name=\"txfaq\"><summary>Who are the largest wholesale distributors in Texas?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ws-a\"><p>The largest distributors headquartered in Texas include McLane Company in Temple, Sysco in Houston, and Ben E. Keith in Fort Worth. Core-Mark, Bunzl, and Southern Glazer&#8217;s also run statewide distribution operations for convenience inventory, commercial packaging, and beverage alcohol.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details name=\"txfaq\"><summary>How do I find food distributors in Texas?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ws-a\"><p>Foodservice operations contact broadline distributors such as Sysco, Ben E. Keith, and US Foods. Grocery retailers contact regional wholesalers like Grocers Supply. Compare order minimums, delivery frequency to your zip code, and catalog selection before submitting an account application.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details name=\"txfaq\"><summary>Do Texas distributors require a resale certificate?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ws-a\"><p>Yes. Commercial distributors require a signed Texas Sales and Use Tax Resale Certificate (Form 01-339) to exempt wholesale inventory from state sales tax. Retailers purchasing alcohol or tobacco must also provide corresponding state licenses.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details name=\"txfaq\"><summary>Where are most Texas wholesale distributors located?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ws-a\"><p>Primary freight terminals concentrate in Houston, the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, San Antonio, and Central Texas along Interstate 35. These regional centers run scheduled 24-hour and 48-hour delivery routes across the state.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<div class=\"ws-cta\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Source_Texas_Wholesale_Inventory\"><\/span>Source Texas Wholesale Inventory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Browse contact information for verified regional distributors and specialty product wholesalers.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore Texas Wholesale Suppliers<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Who are the largest wholesale distributors in Texas?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The largest distributors headquartered in Texas include McLane Company in Temple, Sysco in Houston, and Ben E. 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