Texas Department of Agriculture to stop awarding eligible grants to businesses employing H-1B workers
Key points
- The Texas Department of Agriculture will stop awarding eligible grants to businesses employing H-1B visa holders
- Commissioner Miller urged the governor and other officials to adopt similar restrictions in their own programs
- The measure has been announced; no effective date has been given
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) will no longer award eligible grants to businesses that employ H-1B visa holders. He challenged Gov. Greg Abbott and other statewide officials to adopt similar restrictions across their agencies and programs. The measure has been announced but no effective date has been given.
What employers should do
- If your company applies for TDA grants, assess how H-1B employees affect eligibility
- Monitor whether other Texas agencies adopt similar restrictions
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Texas
- Status
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- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Businesses employing H-1B visa holders that apply for TDA-administered grants
- Official source
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Original report: The American Bazaar ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.