US EditionTexas Gov. Greg Abbott halts new H-1B visa petitions at state agencies and universities
Governor Abbott orders freeze on new H-1B visa petitions at Texas public universities and state agencies amid concerns over program abuse and taxpayer-funded positions.
- On Jan 27, 2026, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an investigation and directed Texas state agencies and public universities to suspend new H-1B petitions until May 31, 2027 unless the Texas Workforce Commission permits.
- Citing program concerns, Abbott said the freeze responds to "recent reports of abuse" in the federal H-1B visa program and will give state lawmakers time to set "guardrails" and allow federal reforms.
- Emails show Abbott's office last week asked Texas A&M University System leaders for H-1B employee data by Monday, citing about $3.25 million spent over five years.
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Independent EspañolTexas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday ordered universities and state agencies to halt new applications for H-1B visas, used by employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills, until next year.
Texas Governor Abbott orders freeze on H-1B visas
Houston: Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday, January 27, to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which are used by employers to hire foreign workers with specialised skills, until next year. The pause in the red state, which is home to tens of thousands of H-1B visa holders, comes amid actions by the Trump administration aimed at reshaping the visa programme. Critics argue that it has become a pipeline for oversea…
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