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Harris County Judge calls for special session on Flock as governor pulls state funding
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jaewon Jung, Michael Lemons , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· September 7, 2026
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Key points Questions have been raised about the company's nationwide network, including who can search it and how vehicle data is shared. A call for a special meeting has been made to reconsider the use of Flock Safety license-plate readers.
A call for a special meeting has been made to reconsider the use of Flock Safety license-plate readers. This push is due to concerns that the surveillance technology was renewed without a full public discussion or additional oversight provisions. Questions have been raised about the company's nationwide network, including who can search it and how vehicle data is shared.
The call for a special meeting comes as some communities are reevaluating their relationships with Flock. Further details about the concerns and the proposed next steps are available. A clear summary of contracts and the technology's use is being sought, along with a public discussion and a pause in the program.
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Category: government ·
Published: September 7, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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