Which states are removing Flock cameras? Florida and Texas, explained

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Two states acted on state roads in late summer 2026. Florida's transportation department revoked permits on August 31 and gave agencies 30 days to remove cameras. Texas stopped issuing new permits in September but left installed cameras up. Neither order reaches city streets or private property.

What each state did, side by side

Both orders cover state-owned right-of-way along highways. They differ on cameras already standing. Florida told agencies to take them down. Texas froze new and pending installs and kept existing ones.

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State road orders on Flock and other plate readers, as reported through October 24, 2026
FloridaTexas
ActionFDOT memo revoked existing permits, Aug 31TxDOT stopped issuing permits; pause reported Sep 17
Installed camerasAgencies get 30 days to remove them, then FDOT doesStay up, incl. 900+ run by the state's Public Safety department
Pending installsPermits revokedApproved but uninstalled agreements are included
Not coveredPrivate commercial propertyCity streets, county roads, private property

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What officials said

Florida's memo cited a recent jump in deployments, reports of misuse and data privacy concerns, per WUSF. Gov. Ron DeSantis said he did not want the cameras to become a surveillance state, while calling them useful to law enforcement.

In Texas the pause followed Gov. Greg Abbott's late August order blocking state money for the cameras, per The Texas Tribune. The paper put the number at about 13,000 Flock cameras in Texas in August and said some had been switched off since. Police agencies say the cameras help solve crimes and find missing people.

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What changes on your drive

Not every camera on your commute sits on a state road. City streets and private lots are outside these orders, so a map is still the way to see what is near you. Camera counts will change as removals happen, which is why dated map records matter.

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Questions people ask

Is Florida removing Flock cameras?
Florida's transportation department revoked permits for plate readers on state highways on August 31, 2026, and gave agencies 30 days to remove them, per WUSF.
Did Texas ban Flock cameras?
No. TxDOT paused new permits on state roads. Cameras already installed stay up, per The Texas Tribune.
Do these orders cover cities?
No. They cover state-owned right-of-way, not city streets, county roads or private property.
Which other states have acted?
We did not verify other statewide orders for this page.
Are private cameras affected?
No. WUSF reported Florida's directive excludes privately owned cameras on commercial property.
How do I see cameras near me now?
Use a map and check a second one. Coverage depends on volunteers.

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