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Texas Halts New License Plate Cameras | Austin News
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- Sep 18, 2026
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Summary
Texas is pausing new license plate camera installations after Governor Greg Abbott halts permits for the tech, citing privacy concerns and mismanagement of state funds. While existing cameras stay up, local governments face public backlash over surveillance fears and police misuse. The move mirrors Florida’s recent action, as communities push back against a growing digital watchlist — even though law enforcement still sees value in the cameras for crime-solving. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/texas-flock-camera-pause/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/505b54fd98140774 Report issues to [email protected].