Texas governor reveals how many migrants have been bused to sanctuary cities

By FOX 32 News

Published October 19, 2023 6:32pm CDT

The state has sent more than 58,000 migrants up north.

CHICAGO - Texas is revealing just how many migrants it has bused to sanctuary cities.

Gov. Greg Abbott posted online saying that the state has sent over 58,000 migrants up north.

Nearly 21,000 have been sent to New York City, 12,500 to Washington D.C. and over 16,000 to Chicago.

Abbott says this busing mission provides "critical" relief to border communities.