Texas DPS installs license plate readers in Austin

The Texas Department of Public Safety has installed automated license plate readers in Austin along state rights-of-way, citing crime prevention and public safety needs. DPS released a policy outlining how the systems will be used, how long data will be stored, and who can access it.

Feb 14, 2026

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Texas DPS installs license plate readers in Austin

Feb 14, 2026

Austin approves incentive for South Korean biotech firm

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Hot, dry weather fuels wildfires across Central Texas

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