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More Than 40,000 H-1B Visa Holders Work in Texas Amid Calls for Reform

In Texas, about 650,000 to 680,000 people are unemployed, yet more than 40,000 individuals are authorized to work in the state under active H-1B visas.

The H-1B visa program has become a central topic of debate across the country, including in Texas, with critics complaining that companies are hiring foreign workers instead of American employees.

As of 2026, the estimated number of H-1B visa holders in the United States is between 600,000 and 800,000.

Last year, President Donald Trump’s administration said the Department of Justice would crack down on abuse of the visa system.

Despite those efforts, the program continues to flourish, with some Republican members of Congress calling on Trump to completely eliminate the visa program, arguing it allows employers to fill jobs with foreign workers rather than American citizens. 

Lawmakers are also urging Trump to end the Optional Practical Training program, which allows foreign students to remain in the United States and work for nearly four years after they graduate. The program often incentivizes many employers because they receive a tax break for hiring foreign nationals.

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