Printed on: 7:03 am, 19 August 2026
Texas Governor Greg Abbott needs to cease public faculties from hiring lecturers by way of H1B visas.
Abbott mentioned Texas ought to have “zero” H1B visa employees in public faculties. He mentioned the federal authorities has failed to manage the H1B visa system, forcing Texas to take motion.
Some Texas faculties use H1B visas to rent lecturers for essential jobs, particularly bilingual schooling, the place there are workers shortages.
Dallas ISD has 171 H1B visa employees, the best quantity amongst Texas faculty districts.
Abbott needs the brand new rule to use to each present H1B employees and future candidates. The proposal will want approval from the Texas Legislature subsequent yr.
Texas has extra H1B visa educators than every other US state.
