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Gov. Abbott blocks state agencies from spending money on Flock cameras
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ayden Runnels, Texas Tribune , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· August 29, 2026
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Key points The spokesman confirmed the order on Friday, providing some insight into the governor's decision. Governor Abbott has blocked state agencies from using funds to purchase Flock cameras.
Governor Abbott has blocked state agencies from using funds to purchase Flock cameras. This order was given on Thursday night, according to his spokesman. The spokesman confirmed the order on Friday, providing some insight into the governor's decision.
Further details about the order and its implications are available from the source. The governor's move to halt state funding for Flock cameras is a recent development, with the order given just a day before the spokesman's confirmation. The reason behind the governor's decision to block funding for Flock cameras is not specified in the available information.
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Published: August 29, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
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