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Abbott Halts State Funding for Flock Cameras | Beaumont News
Governor Abbott has halted state funding for Flock cameras after revelations that $30 million was spent through grants to expand the AI-powered surveillance network — originally funded by a $1 auto insurance surcharge meant for catalytic converter theft. With over 3,200 cameras deployed across Texas since 2023, the system’s data-sharing capabilities have raised alarms, especially as multiple officers face charges for misuse, including one in Lufkin accused of tracking 11 people for over a year. Amid mounting public outcry and city contract cancellations, Abbott insists the situation is under…
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