Residents say the cameras expand warrantless surveillance as DPS keeps using at least 940 roadside readers statewide, despite a funding pause by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Automated license plate readers (ALPR) that use artificial intelligence to track vehicles on public roads are facing growing pushback across Texas.Flock is one of the best-known companies operating the cameras, but other companies — including Leonardo and Vigilant — also provide similar technology.Last week, Gov. Greg Abbott paused state funding for the purchase of more AI-powered cameras but did not order agencies to stop using the ones already…