Flock cameras in Texas: laws, bans & ALPR status
Current status
Local action driving change
No comprehensive statewide ALPR ban. Bandera ended its contract and Austin was reported to have lost its Flock contract, even as a Texas sheriff's use of the network to track an abortion patient drew national scrutiny.
Source: Truthout →Communities in Texas taking action
- Austin Contract ended Jan 15, 2026
Among large cities reported to have lost or ended their Flock contracts.
State of Surveillance → - Bandera Contract ended Oct 1, 2025
Town voted 3-2 to end its contract with Flock Safety after months of debate.
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