Texas Could Ban H-1B Visas for Public Schools Under Greg Abbott Plan
Summary
Texas Governor Greg Abbott proposed banning public schools in Texas from hiring workers on H-1B visas, which allow employers to hire foreign workers in specialized jobs. The goal is to stop what Abbott called "foreign influence" in classrooms and to prioritize hiring Texans first.Key Facts
- Governor Abbott wants Texas public schools to stop hiring teachers on H-1B visas.
- H-1B visas let U.S. employers hire foreign workers in jobs that usually need a college degree.
- Texas public schools are the largest sponsors of H-1B visas among public education institutions in the U.S.
- Dallas Independent School District employs 171 H-1B workers, the highest in Texas.
- Schools use H-1B visas to fill hard-to-staff roles like bilingual and STEM teachers.
- Abbott previously ordered a freeze on new H-1B requests unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.
- The Texas Legislature would need to approve the ban before it becomes law, likely in 2027.
- If passed, Texas would be the first state to ban H-1B visa holders in public schools.
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