Texas Governor Proposes Ban on H-1B Visa Holders in Schools, Threatening Teacher Workforce

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who previously froze H-1B visa requests for state agencies and universities, now proposes banning H-1B visa holders from Texas schools, which would affect hundreds of teachers in Dallas ISD. The measure is part of a broader state-level immigration restriction trend, but its legislative viability and immediate impact remain uncertain. This could exacerbate teacher shortages in Texas, affecting education quality and local economies.