Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop

Some districts use the temporary work permits to fill critical teacher shortages in roles such as bilingual education. Texas public schools couldn’t sponsor H-1B visas to hire foreign workers under a ban Gov. As part of an effort to target foreign influence in the state’s education systems, Abbott said he wants legislation to ensure “exactly zero” Texas public school employees are in the state on the federal visas [1].

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1. feeds.texastribune.org · Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop Aug 18, 2026

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