Undocumented immigrants won't just be put on a bus and sent to the capital. The governor's office confirmed migrants must volunteer and show documentation from DHS.
" not aware of what authority the governor would be doing that under. I think it's pretty clear this is a publicity stunt. His own office admits that a migrant would need to voluntarily be transported and can't compel them to," said Psaki.
When ABC13 tried to get some questions answered by Gov. Abbott, his office, instead, referred us to the Texas Department of Emergency Management.They told us the volunteer process will be similar to mass hurricane evacuations. They said local leaders will need to reach out to the state and request the buses if there's a need in their community. At which point, migrants out of federal custody will be asked if they want a ride to the nation's capital.
Representatives with the Texas Department of Emergency Management confirmed the funding for this initiative will be used from the $2 billion border security funding appropriated by the Texas Legislature. Today TDEM confirms buses have already arrived and are being prepared with meals, water, security, and drivers. We're told after vehicle inspections... the buses will be disbursed to communities across our state upon request from local officials.
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