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Gov. Greg Abbott cleared the way for the hemp industry in 2019. Now businesses are being pushed out
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Emily DeMotte, KERA , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The ban is scheduled to take effect on July 31.
In 2019, Gov. Greg Abbott paved the way for the hemp industry. However, the landscape is changing with a new ban on the horizon.
Texas is set to ban hemp products with certain intoxicating cannabinoids. The ban is scheduled to take effect on July 31. Local businesses are already feeling the impact, with some even closing down.
The change is causing strain for these businesses. Further details on the ban and its effects on local businesses are available from Houston Public Media. The source provides more information on the situation, which is affecting companies in the area, including those near Piney Point Village .
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Category: business Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In 2019, Gov. Greg Abbott paved the way for the hemp industry. However, the landscape is changing with a new ban on the horizon. Texas is set to ban hemp products with certain intoxicating…
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