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Abbott Freezes Texas Flock AI Camera Spending After Probe

9/1/2026

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Governor Greg Abbott froze Texas state spending on Flock AI surveillance cameras.
A Texas Tribune investigation found the state had spent over $30 million on the cameras.
The funding derived from a $1 fee on insurance policies, allegedly to curb catalytic converter theft.
Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa criticized Abbott for expanding Flock camera use.

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Story summary

Governor Greg Abbott froze Texas state spending on Flock AI surveillance cameras.
A Texas Tribune investigation found the state had spent over $30 million on the cameras.
The funding derived from a $1 fee on insurance policies, allegedly to curb catalytic converter theft.
Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa criticized Abbott for expanding Flock camera use.