# Texas Governor Proposes H-1B Ban in Schools

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proposed a ban on employing H-1B visa holders in public schools across the state, a move that threatens to significantly reduce the availability of qualified international teachers, particularly in high-need STEM subjects. This policy could exacerbate existing teacher shortages and impact educational quality by limiting access to foreign-trained educators who currently fill critical gaps in Texas school districts such as Dallas Independent School District.

- **Why this matters:** School districts relying on international educators may face increased recruitment challenges and staffing shortages, affecting procurement planning for educational staffing services.
- Districts and education agencies should evaluate alternative recruitment strategies and workforce development programs to mitigate potential teacher shortfalls.
- Vendors providing teacher recruitment and staffing solutions may see shifts in demand and should consider adapting offerings to support local talent pipelines.
- This development signals potential changes in state-level education workforce policies that procurement professionals must monitor for contract and staffing implications.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Government Entities
- Texas Governor's Office
- Dallas Independent School District (DISD)
- National Science Foundation (NSF)

### Key Quotes
> If these teachers go, it will need more Texans in the pipeline.
> — Dallas Independent School District

### Sources
- [Texas schools face teacher shortages if Abbott bans H-1B visas](https://thehill.com/opinion/education/6108786-abbott-h1b-teacher-ban) - The Hill