Austin: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a freeze on new H1B visa applications by Texas state agencies and public universities. The Governor said the H1B visa system is being misused and needs changes. Those planning to move from student visas to H1B jobs in state universities or government institutions could face fewer job options. Indian professionals working in private IT firms, startups, and businesses in Texas can still apply for H1B visas normally. The freeze limits opportunities for Indians seeking government or public university jobs in Texas, but private sector jobs remain open.