# Texas lawmakers propose banning Flock camera grants

> Texas lawmakers aim to end state funding for Flock surveillance cameras after public backlash.
- Title: Texas lawmakers propose banning Flock camera grants | Shortify
- Summary: Texas lawmakers aim to end state funding for Flock surveillance cameras after public backlash.
- Keywords: texas, flock cameras, state funding, automated license plate readers, law enforcement, surveillance, texas senate, motor vehicle crime prevention authority, catalytic converter theft, vehicle authority grants, public opposition, surveillance network
- Source: Texastribune — https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17522718/texas-flock-cameras-funding-bill-2027-legislature
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- Topics: texas, flock cameras, state funding, automated license plate readers, law enforcement, surveillance, texas senate, motor vehicle crime prevention authority, catalytic converter theft, vehicle authority grants, public opposition, surveillance network
## Senate proposes Flock funding ban
Democrats in the Texas Senate proposed legislation to ban state agency grants for Flock surveillance cameras.
## Flock camera funding details
The bill would block the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority from offering financial assistance for roadside automated license plate readers.
## 2023 insurance fee funding
In 2023, a bill added a $1 annual fee to Texans’ auto insurance policies to fund programs combating catalytic converter theft.
## Flock camera installation
The authority spent over $30 million on installing at least 3,200 Flock cameras across Texas roadways.
## Surveillance network impact
The network was accessed an average of once every four seconds by thousands of law enforcement agencies nationwide.
## Public opposition to Flock
Public sentiment for the cameras has soured, leading cities and counties to end Flock contracts for hundreds of cameras.
## Gov.-elect Hinojosa opposes Flock
Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa called the vehicle authority’s actions to spread cameras without legislative approval 'egregious'.

> What should really happen is they should be taken down and taxpayers should get their money back for this fiasco
## Key takeaway

Texas lawmakers proposed legislation to block state agency grants for Flock cameras following public opposition and concerns over surveillance.