NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 15, 2026Hillsborough County
El Paso City Council evaluates removing Flock license plate reader cameras
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The El Paso City Council is evaluating proposals to remove all Flock license plate reader cameras from municipal properties within 60 days or establish stricter controls on future surveillance installations. This review follows the El Paso Police Department's suspension of camera use due to an order from Governor Greg Abbott blocking state funds for this technology.
Read the full story at Noticias Tampa Bay (Univision)Why It Matters
Residents and municipal property rules are directly affected as the city weighs whether to permanently remove automated license plate readers or impose stricter oversight on surveillance equipment following state funding restrictions.
Key Facts
- The El Paso City Council is reviewing proposals regarding the future of Flock license plate reader cameras.
- The El Paso Police Department suspended its use of Flock cameras following an order from Governor Greg Abbott.
- Governor Abbott's order blocks the allocation of state funds for this surveillance technology.
- One proposal before the Council calls for removing all Flock cameras from municipal properties within 60 days.
- A second proposal would establish stricter controls on any future installations of surveillance systems.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationConsejo Municipal de El Paso“Evaluating camera removal proposals”OrganizationFlock“Provider of license plate reading cameras”locationEl Paso“City evaluating surveillance cameras”PersonGreg Abbott“Governor who issued an order restricting state funds for the technology”OrganizationDepartamento de Policía de El Paso“Suspended camera use”