Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday 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.Jobs vs TalentCritics argue that it has become a pipeline for overseas workers willing to work for lower pay and is taking job opportunities ...