TX-23 resident brief · Public safety
Editorial: Cameras are useful tool until misused
· Reported by Uvalde Leader-News
Bottom line
Seven Flock cameras track vehicle data on highways near Uvalde city limits, while local law enforcement uses grant-funded mobile readers. Governor Abbott issued an order on August 28 blocking state agencies from spending additional funds on Flock cameras.
Why it matters in TX-23
Residents commuting on major highways are subject to continuous tracking of license plates and vehicle characteristics. While Uvalde County and city departments do not contract with Flock, their mobile units utilize similar technology for investigations.
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