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Abbott wants universities, schools to disclose info on H-1B visa hirings

Gov. GregAbbott said Monday that his administration is examining whether Texas taxpayer dollars are being used in connection with employees working under H-1B visas at public K-12 schools and universities.Internal emails obtained by Quorum Report show the governor’s office asked Texas A&M University System leaders Friday to provide data on employees working under H-1B visas, including their roles and country of origin, by close of business Monday.Abbott told Mark Davis, a conservative radio talk show host, Monday that the state has inquiries out to public schools and universities and expects to announce an “action plan” later this week based on ...

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