Tracking debt, demographics, visa programs, and government transparency in Frisco, Texas.
City debt service obligations exceed $527 million. Combined with Frisco ISD's $3.5B bond debt, residents carry a staggering burden. See the breakdown by hour, day, and year.
View Debt Data →Based on Department of Labor LCA data, at least 22,000 H-1B certifications are tied to Frisco, TX employers — making it one of the densest concentrations in the nation.
View Visa Data →26% of Frisco's population is foreign-born. 33% is South Asian/Indian — a 4,510% increase over just 20 years. The fastest demographic transformation of any major Texas city.
See Numbers →In January 2024, Gov. Greg Abbott and Frisco EDC's Henry Whalen flew to Mumbai to lobby Infosys, Wipro, TCS, and other Indian tech giants to expand their Frisco, TX operations — and bring more workers.
Read More →Call on Frisco City Council to request a formal investigation into visa fraud. Join thousands of concerned residents demanding accountability.
Sign Now on Change.org →Property taxpayers bear the largest share. The city uses multiple funding streams — but all ultimately come from residents and businesses in Frisco.
With Frisco's population of ~230,000, the combined city + ISD debt burden works out to approximately $17,500+ per resident — including children.
FY2024: Total revenues budgeted at $88 million with obligations of $87 million. The fund balance policy requires only 1/12 of annual obligations as a reserve — a razor-thin cushion.
Data sourced from: City of Frisco Annual Debt Summary Report, September 30, 2024 | FY2024 Citizen Budget in Brief | CBS News Texas (Frisco ISD $3.5B debt, Nov 2024). City debt obligations extend through 2056.
Frisco's Indian-American community has grown from a tiny fraction to one-third of the entire population in just two decades — one of the most dramatic demographic shifts in any U.S. suburb.
1 in 4 Frisco residents was born outside the United States — more than double the Texas state average of 17%.
The rapid demographic transformation of Frisco is directly connected to H-1B visa sponsorship by major tech employers headquartered or operating in the city. Infosys, HCLTech, Cognizant, Wipro, and dozens of other Indian IT companies maintain large operations in Frisco — using the H-1B program to staff their offices with workers brought from India. This workforce pipeline is the subject of ongoing scrutiny regarding compliance with prevailing wage laws and documentation requirements.
A Labor Condition Application (LCA) is required by the Department of Labor before an employer can sponsor an H-1B visa worker. Each certified LCA represents at least one foreign worker being brought in on an H-1B visa. Based on publicly available DOL data, at least 22,000 LCAs have been certified listing Frisco, TX worksites — making it one of the densest H-1B hubs in the United States.
The actual number may be significantly higher, as many tech companies use Frisco as a base for workers deployed across multiple sites ("offsite" LCAs).
| Employer | Est. Annual H-1B Filings | Primary Industry | HQ Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCLTech | 3,200+ | IT Services | India |
| Infosys | 2,800+ | IT Consulting | India |
| Wipro | 1,500+ | IT Services | India |
| Cognizant | 2,100+ | Tech/Consulting | India-origin |
| Tata Consultancy (TCS) | 1,800+ | IT Services | India |
| Tech Mahindra | 900+ | IT Services | India |
| Other Frisco Employers | 9,700+ | Various | Various |
Whistleblowers and former employees have alleged the following issues with H-1B visa use in Frisco:
LCA data is publicly available from the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) Performance Data. Figures reflect certified LCAs listing Frisco, TX as the worksite. Some estimates may undercount due to offsite/remote designations. Employer-level data is approximate based on public DOL disclosures.
Governor Greg Abbott led a Texas economic development delegation to India, meeting with executives from Infosys, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Group, Reliance Industries, Adani Group, HCLTech, and others. Frisco Economic Development Corporation Director Henry Whalen was the sole Frisco representative on the trip — specifically there to encourage Indian tech companies to expand their Frisco, TX operations.
Abbott met with executives of Infosys, Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Group, and Wipro — the four largest Indian IT companies. The delegation discussed proposals for companies to expand presence in Texas' tech industry, with Frisco specifically highlighted as a destination. Joined by First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Secretary of State Jane Nelson, and TX Economic Development Corp officials.
Tour of L&T (Larsen & Toubro) campus. Meeting with L&T Chairman Emeritus A.M. Naik to discuss company's Texas expansion. Abbott participated in a business roundtable hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), emphasizing "Texas is a hub of innovation and technology."
Abbott met with Adani Group Founder Gautam Adani, joined NASSCOM tech leaders, and traveled to HCLTech global headquarters. During the HCLTech meeting, Abbott and executives specifically discussed HCLTech's operations in Frisco, Texas and opportunities for further growth. HCLTech is one of the largest H-1B sponsors in the Frisco area.
The Governor's official press releases explicitly mentioned Frisco, TX by name when discussing HCLTech's expansion plans. This trip directly connects state-level lobbying of Indian tech companies with the surge in H-1B visa workers settling in Frisco. Critics argue this amounts to using the office of Governor to actively court an immigration-dependent workforce pipeline — with consequences for local infrastructure, schools, and housing borne by existing Frisco taxpayers.
The trip was organized by the Texas Economic Development Corporation and included economic development leaders from across the state representing more than 16 companies, communities, and organizations. Source: Texas Economic Development Corporation official delegation list.
All Frisco City Council members must file campaign finance reports with the Texas Ethics Commission. Data below is compiled from public filings and local investigative journalism.
Official Reports →Broadly active in Frisco local elections. General civic interests.
Supports government transparency candidates. Watchdog-leaning.
Backed candidates who favor large infrastructure and commercial projects.
Opposed civil service ballot measure. A council member donated $200 to this PAC — raising conflict questions.
Backed sitting incumbents. Funded primarily by real estate and development interests.
Formed in response to development and transparency concerns. Resident-organized.
Local investigative site Frisco Chronicles has documented: developer donations of $15,000–$20,000 to sitting council members; cross-donations between candidates and PACs; possible conflicts of interest when council votes on developer-related items; and donations from individuals with alleged outstanding tax debts owed to the city.
View Official Campaign Finance Reports →Call on Frisco City Council to request a formal investigation into visa fraud. Demand transparency, accountability, and protection for American workers in Frisco, Texas.
Sign on Change.org →A formal request from Frisco City Council to relevant federal agencies (DOL, USCIS, DOJ) to investigate potential visa fraud by employers in Frisco; full transparency on H-1B employer relationships with the city; and whistleblower protections for those who come forward.
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