Recent criticisms from Texas Republicans have brought attention to a parole program initiated by the Biden administration for four nationalities. The program has come under fire as statistics reveal that three of the top destinations for migrants under the program are located in Texas, exacerbating the already significant influx of migrants across the border.
During an eight-month period from January through August 2023, approximately 200,000 migrants entered the U.S. via the parole program. While the majority landed in Florida, significant numbers also arrived in Texas, specifically in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, with over 10,000 migrants traveling to these airports during that period.
