Abbott halts state funds for Flock cameras amid privacy backlash
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a pause on state-agency funding for Flock Safety’s AI-powered license-plate reader cameras as more Texas cities reconsider contracts amid privacy and data-sharing concerns; several localities have already ended or paused agreements, regulators emphasize most funding is federal, and Flock defends the tech while calling for strong guardrails.
- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to cut state funding for AI-powered Flock cameras amid privacy concerns Fox News
- Abbott bars Texas agencies from funding Flock cameras The Hill
- Lawmakers added $1 to Texans’ car insurance policies. That money paid for thousands of Flock cameras. The Texas Tribune
- Gov. Greg Abbott blocks state agencies from spending money on Flock cameras ABC13 Houston
- Texas to cut off state funding for Flock cameras, Abbott's office says Dallas News
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