Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces a proposal that would prohibit H-1B visa holders from working in the state’s public schools. Abbott says, “Exactly zero Texas public school employees should be here on H-1B visas,” indicating the proposal aims for a complete ban rather than limits on specific roles.
Abbott says he would seek action from the Texas Legislature to implement the measure. According to coverage, the proposal is framed as a legislative step that would restrict or bar public-school employment for workers in the H-1B category. Other reporting describes the same announcement as a campaign-driven plan, presented in Austin, rather than an already enacted policy.
Across outlets, the main focus is on Abbott’s stated goal and the intended mechanism—legislation to impose a “total ban” in public schools. Both accounts describe the proposal as part of Abbott’s broader policy positioning and emphasize that details and legal scope would depend on what lawmakers ultimately consider and pass.
