Texas lawmakers are ramping up scrutiny on college research security as Governor Abbott prepares to unveil new rules targeting foreign influence in education. Building on last year’s law, universities must now screen non-permanent foreign researchers and those linked to adversarial nations — defined by U.S. intelligence or the governor — before granting access to sensitive data. Failure to comply risks losing state funding, with violations potentially leading to blocked future budget increases. Abbott’s broader strategy includes an executive order blocking new H-1B visas without special approval, citing threats from China, Iran, and Russia — though no public university or agency has yet requested permission under this policy. The push combines national security concerns with financial incentives, putting Texas’ top research institutions under intense oversight.
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