(José Niño, Headline USA) Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate halt on new H-1B visa requests by Texas state agencies and public universities, asserting the federal program has been exploited to replace American workers.
Texas Scorecard reports that Abbott issued a directive Monday declaring that “the economy of Texas should work for the benefit of Texas workers and Texas employers.” He emphasized that the state government must “lead by example” and prioritize Texans for taxpayer-funded positions.
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