Governor Abbott Proposes Ban on H-1B Workers and Foreign Funding in Texas K-12 Schools
Governor Greg Abbott has introduced a new initiative aimed at restricting foreign influence in Texas public schools. The proposal includes a ban on H-1B visa workers in K-12 education and prohibits public schools from accepting gifts or entering into financial arrangements with foreign governments or entities connected to them. Abbott stated that the objective is to prevent foreign governments and foreign-backed organizations from influencing Texas education and to ensure that jobs in public schools are available to Texans. This move follows a broader focus by his administration and the Trump administration on the use of H-1B visas. The governor's proposal would require legislative action to be enacted into law. Previous examples cited include Qatar Foundation International providing funds to Austin ISD for Arabic language and culture instruction, and similar concerns raised regarding Houston ISD's Arabic Immersion Magnet School. 
