Greg Abbott has ordered public universities and state agencies to freeze new H-1B visa applications until May 2027. Greg Abbott is ordering Texas public universities and state agencies to freeze the H-1B visa processes. Texas H-1B Visa FreezeWhat we know:Earlier this week, Abbott directed all public universities and state agencies to freeze new visa applications. "I don’t see any reason why we need any H-1B visa employees in our public schools in the state of Texas. Ron DeSantis directed state public universities to consider a pause on new visas until 2027.