TX-23 resident brief · Public safety
Have you been Flocked, Uvalde?
· Reported by Uvalde Leader-News
Bottom line
Seven Flock AI license plate cameras are installed around Uvalde city limits, scanning vehicle data for law enforcement. While local agencies have used similar mobile technology for five years, these new stationary units have sparked privacy discussions among residents.
Why it matters in TX-23
Residents commuting through Uvalde and Concan are now subject to automated vehicle tracking. While local agencies report no misuse, the technology operates without a warrant requirement, a change addressed by federal legislation introduced on July 15.
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