HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 - Caught on Camera

Texas governor Greg Abbott proposes to bar public schools from hiring H-1B workers

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proposed banning public schools from employing H-1B visa holders, potentially affecting districts that recruit foreign teachers to address shortages. The proposal requires approval from the Texas Legislature before it can take effect.

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop

Some districts use the temporary work permits to fill critical teacher shortages in roles such as bilingual education.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 18

What to know about possible border barriers in Big Bend

The Trump administration has said the remote West Texas region needs measures to stop illegal immigration. But a bipartisan group of elected officials is pushing to halt that plan, especially in the national park.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 18

Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial

Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott to compel him to extradite Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Christian Castro to stand trial in Minnesota for his alleged shooting of a victim during Operation Metro Surge

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Texas Governor's Race Tightens to Single Digits as Hinojosa Chips Away at Abbott's Lead

Fresh polling shows Abbott's lead over Hinojosa narrowing in Texas's governor's race — though surveys sharply disagree on by how much.

Latin Times · Aug 18

Protecting Texas university research from foreign adversaries focus of House hearing

As Texas examines foreign influence, UT-Austin is among 30 institutions ordered to provide federal authorities a security audit of certain international ties.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 18

Trump pauses controversial border construction in Texas national park

The Trump administration on Monday paused construction of a contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park, as the head of Customs and Border Protection travelled to the area to assess the plans amid fierce bipartisan opposition over their potential impact on the remote landscape.

France 24 · Aug 18

Rating changes: 10 of 11 races shift toward Democrats

ANALYSIS — With less than three months to go before Election Day, control of both chambers of Congress remains in play.  While Democrats lack many guaranteed pickups, there continues to be growing softness or vulnerability for Republicans on the outskirts of the House and Senate battleground. President Donald Trump’s low…

Roll Call · Aug 17

No fund for you if you have Islamic wudu washing facilities: Major row over Texas Governor's warning to two airports

Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, accusing them of religious bias over Islamic wudu washing facilities. Abbott said government-owned airports cannot favor one religion over all others and they should be investigated and their funds should be stopped if they are…

The Times of India · Aug 17

Dallas airport takes a U-turn on plans for more Muslim foot-washing stations after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatens funding review

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has scrapped plans for new Muslim foot-washing stations following a review initiated by Governor Greg Abbott. The governor raised concerns about potential religious discrimination and called for a federal investigation into similar facilities at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Ablution stations support ritual cleansing for Islamic…

The Economic Times · Aug 16