Government Jobs in Texas with F-1 CPT Sponsorship

Government and public sector employers in Texas actively hire F-1 CPT students for internships and cooperative education placements across Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas. Agencies like the Texas Department of Transportation, NASA Johnson Space Center, and various federal district offices regularly bring on students in policy, engineering, data, and administrative roles through structured CPT programs.

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Overview

Open Jobs698+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type98% On-site
Salary Range$18K – $21K
Top LocationDallas, TX
Most JobsTexas Health and Human Services Commission

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NRG Energy
Organizational Development Coordinator
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NRG Energy
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Organizational Development Coordinator
NRG Energy
Houston, Texas
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
Data Science & Analytics
Learning & Development
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission
CPS Conservatorship Worker
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission
New 2h ago
CPS Conservatorship Worker
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Odessa, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Social Work & Counseling
Mental & Behavioral Health
$3,816/mo - $5,372/mo
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Harris County
Program Assistant
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Harris County
New 23h ago
Program Assistant
Harris County
Houston, Texas
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service & Support
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
High School
10,000+

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Inframark
Field Service Technician I
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Field Service Technician I
Inframark
Brookshire, Texas
Maintenance & Repair
Customer Service & Support
Customer Service
Quality Control
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Sedgwick County, Kansas
Disability Representative
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Disability Representative
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Irving, Texas
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
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Job Roles in Government in Texas

Healthcare Administration175 jobs
Teaching & Instruction136 jobs
K-12 Teaching130 jobs
Allied Health106 jobs
Patient Services & Wellbeing106 jobs
Customer Service & Support103 jobs
Nursing81 jobs
Administrative & Office Support75 jobs
Social Work & Counseling73 jobs
Human Resources65 jobs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which government employers in Texas sponsor F-1 CPT visas?

Federal agencies with a significant Texas presence are among the most active CPT hosts, including NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offices, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. At the state level, the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Health and Human Services, and various state legislative offices have taken on CPT students. Local municipal governments in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio also participate, though program availability varies by department and budget cycle.

Which cities in Texas have the most government F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?

Austin has the highest concentration, driven by state agency headquarters, the Texas Legislature, and proximity to UT Austin and Texas State University. Houston follows closely, anchored by NASA Johnson Space Center and a large federal civilian workforce. San Antonio benefits from major military installations including Joint Base San Antonio, which generates civilian agency roles. Dallas and Fort Worth round out the top cities, hosting regional offices for numerous federal departments including the IRS, FEMA, and HUD.

What types of government roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship in Texas?

Roles that align directly with a student's academic program are eligible. In the Texas government sector, that commonly includes policy analysis, public administration, urban planning, civil and environmental engineering, data analytics, cybersecurity, public health research, and budget or finance positions. The key requirement is that the work experience must be an integral or important part of the student's established curriculum, and the position must be authorized by the school's Designated School Official before work begins.

How do I find government F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type, so you can browse government F-1 CPT roles in Texas directly without sifting through listings that don't offer sponsorship. Beyond that, university career centers at UT Austin, Texas A&M, Rice, and UT Dallas maintain agency partnerships and post CPT-eligible government opportunities each semester. Reaching out directly to agency HR offices to confirm CPT authorization before applying saves time and avoids wasted applications.

Are there any Texas-specific considerations for F-1 CPT in government roles?

Texas has no state income tax, which affects take-home pay calculations but has no bearing on CPT eligibility itself. One practical consideration is that some Texas state agency positions require applicants to be eligible to work in the U.S. long-term, which can complicate CPT placements. Federal agency roles operate under separate federal hiring rules. Students should confirm CPT authorization with their DSO and verify the specific position's work authorization requirements with the hiring agency before accepting an offer.

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