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Texas governor halts new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies, public universities

January 27, 2026 0 views 1 min read
Texas governor halts new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies, public universities
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an investigation into the H-1B visa program and directed state agencies and universities to suspend new petitions until May 31, 2027. This freeze allows for exceptions with Texas Workforce Commission permission and requires agencies to report on H-1B usage by March 2026.

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