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Gov. Greg Abbott cleared the way for the hemp industry in 2019. Now businesses are being pushed out
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk By Emily DeMotte KERA News , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Greg Abbott paved the way for the hemp industry.
In 2019, Gov. Greg Abbott paved the way for the hemp industry. However, businesses are now facing challenges that are pushing them out. Molly Mathias opened a cannabis shop in the Bishop Arts area of Dallas. Her goal was to create a unique space within the industry. Further details about the current state of the hemp industry and its challenges are available from the Denton Record-Chronicle.
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Category: business Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Denton Record-Chronicle 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, businesses are now facing challenges that are pushing them out. Molly Mathias opened a cannabis shop in the Bishop Arts area of…
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