Officials in Texas say they have not sent a busload of migrants to Philadelphia, despite reports of such an arrival expected by city officials in the coming days.
Governor Greg Abbott's Office told FOX 29's Steve Keeley in an email that Texas is only busing migrants to Washington D.C., New York City, and Chicago.
Officials from Mayor Jim Kenney's said on Friday that a community partner organizations notified them to expect approximately 52 individuals seeking asylum. A spokesperson said city agencies have been coordinating regularly with local community-based organizations to prepare for the potential arrival of migrants via unplanned and uncoordinated bus routes from southern states.On the campaign trail, just before the election, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Del Rio, among other areas, was overwhelmed with migrants.
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