H-1B visa freeze in Texas: Governor Greg Abbott says ‘Texans come first’ in local employment push; bans Chinese firms

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday (local time) ordered a freeze on H-1B visas for highly skilled workers in state agencies and universities, calling for jobs to go to qualified Texans instead of immigrants. He also announced a ban on China-linked firms from state systems.

“Texans come first,” wrote Abbott on X, making the announcement.