How many Flock cameras are in Texas?
There is no complete official statewide inventory. The Texas Tribune reported in August 2026 that advocacy maps count more than 10,000 cameras statewide, including several thousand around Houston. A separate public camera dataset documents more than 15,000 ALPR units of all brands; those broader ALPR totals should not be treated as Flock-only counts.
Known Texas locations and programs
Texas city camera directory
Only cities with a reviewable public source are listed. Counts may cover all ALPR brands; check the camera-type column before treating a number as Flock-only.
| City | Agency | Documented count | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | Austin Police Department | 40 fixed Flock ALPR cameras | Flock fixed ALPR cameras | Active | City of Austin, Office of the City Auditor Verified 2026-08-22 |
| Dallas | Dallas Police Department | Camera count not stated in the council action | Flock automatic license plate reading cameras | Active | City of Dallas, Office of the City Secretary Verified 2026-08-22 |
| Fort Worth | Fort Worth Police Department | Approximately 250 Flock cameras | Flock ALPR cameras | Active | City of Fort Worth Police Technology Briefing Verified 2026-08-22 |
| Hewitt | Hewitt Police Department | 19 ALPR cameras | ALPR cameras; brand mix not fully specified | Reported | The Texas Tribune Verified 2026-08-22 |
| Houston | Houston-area law-enforcement agencies | Several thousand mapped in the Houston area | ALPR cameras (multiple operators and brands may be included) | Reported | The Texas Tribune Verified 2026-08-22 |
| San Antonio | Bexar County Sheriff's Office | 35 cameras in the Bexar County Flock network | Flock cameras operated by Bexar County Sheriff's Office | Active | Axios San Antonio Verified 2026-08-22 |
Find Flock cameras near you in Texas
Use the map for reported locations, then verify the result with your city or county. Because no public map is complete, the most reliable local check is a Texas Public Information Act request for the agency's Flock contract, camera inventory, ALPR policy, data-retention setting and data-sharing list. The records-request generator prepares that request.
Are Flock cameras legal in Texas?
Flock cameras are not categorically banned in Texas. Red-light cameras are prohibited, but Flock ALPR cameras serve a different purpose: they capture vehicle and plate data for searches and alerts rather than automatically issuing traffic tickets. Legality and permitted use still depend on the agency, installation, contract, policy and applicable privacy or records law. This is general information, not legal advice.
Are Flock cameras legal in Texas?
How long is my plate data kept in Texas?
What to do in Texas
- Ask your city or county about its ALPR/plate reader program and retention policy.
- File a public records request — council contracts and ALPR policies are public in Texas.
- Check council meeting agendas; that's where new camera agreements get approved.
- Watch the ban tracker — jurisdictions nationwide are ending contracts, and we log every one.
Related pages
Sources
- Houston City Council — ALPR TTI presentation (2022, PDF)
- The Texas Tribune — statewide deployment, DPS partnerships and city examples (Aug. 3, 2026)
- Flock Safety — License Plate Reader product page
How to take action in Texas
Start with the official Texas Public Information Act source, reviewed 2026-09-21. Agency procedures, fees, exemptions and response times vary.
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