Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state agencies to cease funding for Flock Safety camera systems.
Key facts
- •Governor Greg Abbott issued the order to all Texas state agencies this week.
- •The directive was formally communicated to state agencies on Thursday evening.
- •The order follows nationwide concerns regarding the misuse of Flock camera systems.
- •The Texas Tribune stated it was preparing an investigation into the camera network.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an order this week requiring all state agencies to stop providing funding for Flock cameras. The directive was communicated to agencies on Thursday evening. This move follows rising national concerns regarding the potential misuse of the roadside camera network.
Context for the directive
The decision to halt state funding for the technology comes as The Texas Tribune reported it was preparing to publish an investigation into the camera network.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Hill.
