Flock Cameras Divide Texas | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Across Texas, Flock license plate cameras are sparking a national privacy firestorm as AI-powered surveillance sweeps every passing car—logging plates, models, and bumper stickers into a vast database law enforcement can access without warrants. While police hail them for catching thieves and finding missing persons, critics warn of abuse: stalking, immigration overreach, and erosion of civil liberties. Amid rising vandalism—including 20+ attacks in Dallas since March—citizens are disabling cameras themselves, while Rep. Keith Self pushes for federal warrant requirements. As more agencies eye…