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Abbott bars Texas agencies from funding Flock cameras
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· August 29, 2026
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Key points Further details about the investigation and the governor's decision are available from The Texas Tribune. Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies to stop funding Flock cameras due to growing concerns about their misuse.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies to stop funding Flock cameras due to growing concerns about their misuse. The decision was communicated to agencies on Thursday evening. This move comes as an investigation into the roadside camera network is being prepared for publication.
Further details about the investigation and the governor's decision are available from The Texas Tribune. The order to halt funding is a response to nationwide concerns about the misuse of Flock cameras.
The decision affects all state agencies in Texas, which have been instructed to stop providing funds for the cameras. More information can be found through The Texas Tribune's upcoming investigation.
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Published: August 29, 2026 ·
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