# Texas Halts Flock Camera Funding | Houston News

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-09-02T05:23:08+00:00
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies to stop funding Flock Safety’s AI-powered surveillance cameras, sparking a statewide debate over privacy and public safety. Cities including Wylie and Pflugerville have already canceled contracts, while others like Princeton are reconsidering grants. Flock argues the tech saves lives by catching criminals and recovering stolen vehicles, but critics warn of invasive surveillance. The political fallout is heating up as gubernatorial candidates clash — Abbott’s opponent accuses him of hypocrisy for once backing the cameras, calling for their complete removal. Though state funds are now paused, most camera funding comes from federal sources, meaning local decisions will ultimately shape the future of this controversial tech. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/acbe1c0153fe2dab

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