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Texas has become the epicenter of the anti-immigrant fire raging in the United States. From influential people to local residents, many are expressing concerns over immigration policies and the perceived impact of the H-1B visa programs on American jobs and communities. In some instances, this sentiment has extended to criticism of Indian-American communities and, in some cases, targeted investigations.Recently, Turning Point USA correspondent Savannah Hernandez shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) where she went inside the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple in Frisco, Texas. \u201cI kept hearing how big the Indian population was in North Texas, so I went to check it out for myself. Found a 72-foot high Hindu temple, built in honor of the monkey-god, where people inside were praying for blessings for “job visas,” he wrote in the caption. In the video, Hernandez claimed she was hearing from many Texans about the “changing” culture and demographics in North Texas. He described the temple as “very large” and “complex”, noting that it was located within a residential area, which people would not expect.He also pointed out common temple practices, such as removing shoes before entering, which resulted in many visitors walking barefoot through the complex. He observed that devotees were worshiping multiple deities, which is common in Hindu places of worship.Describing how the demographics of the area have changed over the years, he said, “What was most impressive to me was the area where people were going to pray for the blessings of health and work visas.” “This is how the culture is changing here. There are many Hindu temples in the Fort-Worth area. On top of that, you have a baseball field that has been converted into a cricket field,” he claimed. Looking at some people playing cricket in a nearby field, Hernandez said it was the first time he had seen something like this in Texas and also described how Holi was celebrated in the city. He ended the video by calling it “pretty crazy” to see such a large and complex temple in the middle of a residential neighborhood. The frontline TPUSA reporter’s video gained massive notoriety online, prompting anti-Indian netizens to lash out at the community and call for his deportation. One user on X wrote, “We should be so confident in our culture and religion that we can say no. Americans are better, Christianity is better, we should send the foreigners home with their false demons.” \u201cThanks to the Texas GOP, Texas is being conquered by both Muslims and Indians. Mosques exploding and now an Indian temple honoring the monkey god. It literally feels like you’re in a foreign country but this is Texas\u2026. Immigration is destroying America\u201d claimed another.Hernandez’s video also received widespread criticism online as she went to a religious place to report for her anti-India agenda. “Ms. Hernandez, please work on the illegal immigrants of your culture raping and robbing people in Texas, not the hard working and law abiding successful Indians who are contributing to the economy by employing people like you,” criticized one user on X. “I’m not sure ‘Savannah Hernandez’ knows that white alt-rightists don’t consider her white, American, or welcome,” said another. As of January 2026, tensions are rising in Frisco, Texas over immigration and demographic change. Discussions at city council meetings and online debates have increasingly focused on these issues, sometimes leading to polarized viewpoints.Recently, BlazeTV host Sara Gonzalez also gained attention by sharing a video criticizing an Indian H-1B visa holder in the region, alleging visa irregularities. The incident contributed to the ongoing and often controversial discussion regarding immigration to the region.The episode also fits into a broader pattern of increasing hostility toward Indian-Americans in recent months. Reports have pointed to a sharp increase in anti-India rhetoric across the United States, driven primarily by the debate around H-1B visas and immigration. Between 2023 and 2025, online hate targeting Indians and South Asians is reportedly expected to increase by more than 100%, with the discussion rapidly shifting from policy concerns to racist narratives. In Texas, Frisco has emerged as a flashpoint, with city council meetings repeatedly dominated by claims of “Indian takeover” and unverified allegations of visa fraud, often amplified by political influencers and activists. Community groups have warned about coordinated campaigns, increased harassment and even incidents of temple vandalism, demonstrating how economic concerns and demographic changes are increasingly turning into cultural and racial tensions.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Texas has become the epicenter of the anti-immigrant fire raging in the United States. From influential people to local residents, many are expressing concerns over immigration policies and the perceived impact of the H-1B visa programs on American jobs and communities. 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