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Abbott pauses state funding as Texas cities ditch Flock cameras
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local
· September 1, 2026
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Key points As a result of the cities' actions, state funding has been paused by Abbott. Several Texas cities have canceled or reconsidered their contracts for AI-powered license plate reader systems.
Several Texas cities have canceled or reconsidered their contracts for AI-powered license plate reader systems. These systems, known as Flock cameras, have been the subject of recent scrutiny. As a result of the cities' actions, state funding has been paused by Abbott.
The decision to pause funding is a response to the cities' decisions regarding the Flock camera contracts. Further details about the situation and the cities involved are available from the source. The pause in state funding marks a significant development in the ongoing discussion about the use of Flock cameras in Texas cities.
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Category: News Published: September 1, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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