Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Freezes All H-1B Visas After Uncovering ‘Egregious Schemes’

State agencies and colleges in Texas have been blocked from seeking foreign workers through the H-1B visa program under a freeze initiated Tuesday by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

“Texans come first. I’m directing state agencies and universities to freeze new H-1B visa petitions,” Abbott wrote in a post on X.

“Texas taxpayers invest billions to train our workforce. Those jobs should go to Texans. Texas is the strongest economic engine in America. We’re going to keep it that way,” Abbott wrote.

Texans come first.

I’m directing state agencies and universities to freeze new H-1B visa petitions. Texas taxpayers invest billions to train our workforce. Those jobs should go to Texans.

Texas is the strongest economic engine in America. We’re going to keep it that