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After Abbott’s order limiting Flock cameras, DPS to continue using surveillance network

Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by CBS Austin · September 4, 2026 · 1 min read

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Governor Greg Abbott has issued an order limiting the use of Flock cameras by state agencies. The order blocks these agencies from spending money on the cameras. Despite this order, the Department of…

Further details about the order and its impact are available from the source, which provides more information on the situation and the response from the Department of Public Safety.

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Category: News · Published: September 4, 2026 · Source: CBS Austin · Reading time: 1 min

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