Greg Abbott orders freeze on new H-1B visa applications

Name: Greg Abbott orders freeze on new H-1B visa applications
Uploaded: 2026-01-29T00:20:36Z
Description: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered public universities and state agencies to freeze new H-1B visa applications until May 2027. The pause aims to allow the state legislature and Congress time to reform the program, citing concerns that it should supplement rather than replace American workers. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered public universities and state agencies to freeze new H-1B visa applications until May 2027. The pause aims to allow the state legislature and Congress time to reform the program, citing concerns that it should supplement rather than replace American workers. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

Posted January 28, 2026 6:20pm CST