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Texas invested billions to fight cancer. Abbott’s H-1B visas restrictions may stall research, some warn
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Jessica Priest , San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
A MD Anderson Cancer Center building in the Texas Medical Center in Houston on June 26, 2020. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Cancer.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Texas spent billions recruiting scientists from around the world to turn the state int...
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Key takeaway fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Texas spent billions recruiting scientists from around the world to turn the state into a cancer-research powerhouse.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
In San Antonio, where the University of Texas Health Science Center and other institutions are key players in the state's cancer research efforts, the impact of Governor Abbott's H-1B visa restrictions could be particularly felt. The city's thriving biomedical industry relies on attracting top talent from around the world to drive innovation and discovery. With MD Anderson Cancer Center, a major cancer research hub, already expressing concerns about the policy's potential to stall research, San Antonio's own research community may face similar challenges. The city's ability to retain and recruit international scientists and researchers could be hindered, potentially slowing progress in the fight against cancer. As the state's investments in cancer research are put to the test, San Antonio will be watching closely to see how the restrictions affect the local biomedical industry and the patients who rely on its advancements.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A MD Anderson Cancer Center building in the Texas Medical Center in Houston on June 26, 2020. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Cancer.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Texas spent billions recruiting scientists from around the world to turn the state int...
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