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October 14, 2025 57 mins

How did Texas build a $10 billion recreational market — without legalization?

In this eye-opening episode of Inside Cultivation, host BigMike sits down with Colton Luther, commercial cultivator and host of the Texas Growers Podcast, to uncover how the Lone Star State quietly turned hemp into a booming cannabis economy.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How Texas transformed hemp into a $10B industry
• The political chess game behind repeated hemp bans
• Why Governor Abbott extended his private meeting with Colton
• How 200,000+ sq. ft. of indoor cultivation and hundreds of outdoor acres operate legally
• The truth behind the “8,000 dispensaries” claim
• What’s fueling growth projections to $20B by 2030
• Key lessons for cultivators nationwide

🔥 Discover how Texas bypassed traditional legalization to create America’s most surprising cannabis success story.

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