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 as of July 31. This move is already affecting local businesses, causing some to close. Further details on the ban and its impact on local businesses are available from Houston Public Media, providing more insight into the situation for those in the Bellaire area.