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Frisco Council Faces Immigration Tensions Amid H-1B Controversy

2/7/2026

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The Frisco City Council meeting February 3 highlighted tensions over immigration and H-1B visa concerns.
Activists criticized what they termed an "Indian takeover".
Many speakers opposing the growing Indian population were not local.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced investigations into three North Texas companies over H-1B visa fraud, while Governor Greg Abbott froze H-1B applications at state agencies.
Indian Americans defended their community, emphasizing contributions and condemning xenophobic rhetoric.

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Story summary

The Frisco City Council meeting February 3 highlighted tensions over immigration and H-1B visa concerns.
Activists criticized what they termed an "Indian takeover".
Many speakers opposing the growing Indian population were not local.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced investigations into three North Texas companies over H-1B visa fraud, while Governor Greg Abbott froze H-1B applications at state agencies.
Indian Americans defended their community, emphasizing contributions and condemning xenophobic rhetoric.