Abbott Targets H-1B Teachers in Texas Schools | Austin News

Governor Greg Abbott is pushing new legislation to ban Texas public schools from sponsoring H-1B visas, aiming for “exactly zero” foreign workers in education — a move echoing existing restrictions on universities. While schools use these visas to fill critical teacher shortages, especially in bilingual roles, Abbott blames federal policy and accuses opponents of deflecting blame for Texas’s education woes. Critics note his own policies have driven teachers out, forcing districts to hire abroad — and point out his support for global corporations that rely on H-1B workers. Dallas ISD leads the state with 171 visa holders, yet hasn’t responded. The bill needs legislative approval next year — and Texas already employs more H-1B educators than any other state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7e212007e4fc4257