Texas Governor Halts H-1B Hiring At State Colleges, Agencies
Www.Ndtvprofit.Com·2026-01-28 02:10
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state agencies and public universities to immediately freeze new H-1B visa petitions, curtailing a program that has also been overhauled by President Donald Trump. Abbott said the visa program — which is widely used by public universities to hire skilled foreign employees — has been used in ways that disadvantage American workers. The halt, which doesn't affect private-sector companies, will last through May 31, 2027, the end of the state's next legislative session.“State ...