Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop
Gov. Greg Abbott proposes legislation to ban Texas public schools from sponsoring H-1B visas for foreign workers as part of efforts to address foreign influence in state education systems.
By Megan Menchaca, The Texas Tribune·58 min ago
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Students at Nimitz Middle School in Odessa line up to enter their next class on Sept. 13, 2023.
Credit: Texas Tribune / Eli Hartman Texas public schools couldn't sponsor H-1B visas to hire foreign workers under a ban Gov. Greg Abbott proposed Tuesday.
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.
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