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Abstract
This study examines the impact of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s migrant busing policies on urban crime rates. Employing a synthetic control method, I create a counterfactual scenario to isolate the causal effect of this influx of immigrants, controlling for socioeconomic and demographic characteristics. Results indicate no substantial impact on crime rates. This study contributes to the broader study of immigration and crime by focusing on a targeted, mass-immigration event rather than immigration as a whole. Policy implications are discussed, emphasizing the necessity for evidence-based dialogue.