Map Reveals Texas Flock Camera Hotspots As Abbott Blocks Funding
Summary
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies to stop funding Flock Safety's automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras due to privacy concerns and misuse by some police officers. These cameras are widely used in Texas counties, especially in large cities, but many local governments are canceling their contracts with the company.Key Facts
- Governor Greg Abbott directed Texas state agencies to halt funding for Flock Safety cameras.
- Flock Safety provides automated license plate reader cameras used by police to track vehicles.
- Texas state agencies have spent at least $30 million on Flock cameras over the past three years.
- Most Flock camera funding now comes from the federal government, not the state.
- The technology helps law enforcement find stolen cars, solve crimes, and locate missing persons.
- Texas has over 13,500 license plate reader cameras spread across 218 counties.
- Harris County (Houston area) has the most cameras, with 3,546 units, followed by Dallas and Tarrant counties.
- Abbott cited privacy concerns and a recent incident where a police officer misused Flock cameras to spy on a former girlfriend.
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