The governor said he launched the investigation 'in light of recent reports of abuse.' Gov. Greg Abbott in a letter sent Tuesday said he’s launching a
sent Tuesday said he’s launching a sweeping investigation into the federal H-1B visa program “in light of recent reports of abuse.” Abbott directed all public state colleges and universities along with all state agencies headed by a gubernatorial appointee to freeze H-1B visa applications until May 2027.
That visa program, which allows U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign nationals when local labor markets can’t meet specific skill needs, has emerged as a. GOP politicians have fallen in line behind President Donald Trump, who alleges the system is frequently abused and takes job opportunities from U.S. workers. Abbott is demanding that agencies and institutions submit reports to the Texas Workforce Commission by March 27 that include how many H-1B visa holders they employ, the number of applications and renewals filed, the visa holders’ nationality, their roles, the expiration date of each person’s visa and proof the agency tried to fill the job with Texas talent first. “State government must lead by example and ensure that employment opportunities — particularly those funded with taxpayer dollars — are filled by Texans first,” Abbott said in a statement.that internal emails showed the governor was demanding information on H-1B visa holders employed by the Texas A&M University System.Commissioners Court adjourned last week after taking no action on a contract for a new voting system that’s been hung up for months.The restoration of the ‘Say Their Names’ mural honoring victims of police brutality will take place Saturday, Jan. 31.Despite having a reported BAC nearly twice the legal limit, District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez received a plea deal.Since 1986, the SA Current has served as the free, independent voice of San Antonio, and we want to keep it that way. Becoming an SA Current Supporter for as little as $5 a month allows us to continue offering readers access to our coverage of local news, food, nightlife, events, and culture with no paywalls.Michael Karlis is a multimedia journalist at the San Antonio Current, whose coverage in print and on social media focuses on local and state politics. He is a graduate of American University in Washington,...This San Antonio mansion for sale comes with a massive pool, a putting green and an elevator
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