Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday charged all Texas public universities and state agencies to freeze new H-1B visa applications until the next legislative session ends in 2027. Under Abbott’s directive, public universities and state agencies cannot initiate or file for new H-1B visas until May 31,

Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which are used by employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills, until next year.