Abbott Halts Flock Cameras Amid Bipartisan Privacy Backlash in Texas
TL;DR
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott paused state funding for Flock Safety's automated license-plate readers amid bipartisan concerns over privacy and potential abuse, driven by an investigation into tens of millions in state spending and reports of officers misusing the system; critics warn of unwarranted surveillance and civil-liberties risks, while supporters say the technology aids policing and many cities are re-evaluating contracts as lawmakers push for safeguards.
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- Gov. Abbott blocks funding in Texas for Flock cameras as bipartisan fury brews The Washington Post
- Lawmakers added $1 to Texans’ car insurance policies. That money paid for thousands of Flock cameras. The Texas Tribune
- Abbott bars Texas agencies from funding Flock cameras The Hill
- Gov. Greg Abbott blocks state agencies from spending money on Flock cameras ABC13 Houston
- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to cut state funding for AI-powered Flock cameras amid privacy concerns Fox News
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