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Aug 28, 2026

Texas Governor Abbott blocks state funding for Flock surveillance cameras

Governor Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to stop spending money on Flock automated license plate readers after a Texas Tribune investigation revealed at least $30 million was devoted to building the state's surveillance network.

Aug 28, 2026·3 sources

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▪The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority is led by a board consisting of a Department of Public Safety official and six members appointed by Governor Greg Abbott
▪The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority has helped state and local law enforcement agencies install at least 3,200 Flock Safety cameras since 2023
▪Texas Representative Brian Harrison stated he would not have voted for the 2023 insurance fee bill had he known the funds would be used for Flock Safety cameras

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