Texas has directed all state agencies to stop funding Flock cameras following rising national scrutiny over potential misuse of the roadside surveillance network. The move comes as an investigation by The Texas Tribune prepares to examine the program’s operations and privacy implications. Authorities have raised concerns about how the cameras, which capture license plates and vehicle images, may be deployed without proper oversight. The decision reflects broader debates over balancing public safety with individual privacy in modern law enforcement technology.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered all state agencies this week to halt funding for Flock cameras amid growing concerns nationwide about the misuse of the roadside camera network. The decision, which was communicated to state agencies on Thursday evening, came as The Texas Tribune said it was preparing to publish an investigation into the...
