Governor Abbott Launches Investigation Into H-1B Visa Abuse
January 27, 2026
January 27, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Launches Investigation Into H-1B Visa Abuse
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Governor Greg Abbott today directed all Texas state agencies and universities to freeze new H-1B visa petitions and launch a review of current H-1B visa program use.
"The economy of Texas should work for the benefit of Texas workers and Texas employers," reads the dir . . .
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Governor Abbott Launches Investigation Into H-1B Visa Abuse
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Governor Greg Abbott today directed all Texas state agencies and universities to freeze new H-1B visa petitions and launch a review of current H-1B visa program use.
"The economy of Texas should work for the benefit of Texas workers and Texas employers," reads the dir . . .