Ban or Restrict? Three Texas Bills Target Flock and Other License Plate Cameras

Texas lawmakers push to restrict or ban Flock cameras amid growing privacy concerns

One bill would ban government use of license plate readers, while another would require warrants and limit their use to violent crime investigations.

Texas Flock cameras face new restrictions under proposed bills

After Abbott blocks funding, Texas lawmakers move to curb license-plate readers

Texas lawmakers are considering limits or a ban on license-plate reader cameras. Bills would bar government use or require warrants for violent-crime probes, as more Central Texas cities drop Flock contracts.

Texas lawmakers file several bills targeting license plate readers; Buda outlines new policy

Several bills filed at the Texas Capitol could impact how law enforcement agencies across Texas use automated license plate readers, including cameras made by Flock.

Ban or restrict? Three Texas bills target Flock and other license plate cameras

Three Texas bills would ban or restrict government use of Flock and other license plate readers, fueling debate over privacy and public safety.

Texas bills target Flock cameras, THC workplace rules, school funding and data center water use

Four bills filed ahead of Texas’ 2027 legislative session would restrict police use of license plate readers, change THC drug-testing rules for government workers, increase base public school funding and require data centers to disclose water use.