Summary
Brazos County is adding more Flock Safety cameras to track vehicles around town, which has people asking exactly how much of our daily movement is being recorded. It’s a classic trade-off between feeling safer and keeping your privacy intact.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 15
- Last 30 days
- 3
Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Taxpayer dollars are being funneled into these high-tech surveillance contracts, meaning your money is directly funding the expansion of this camera network.
Law enforcement agencies using the data for investigations.
Citizens concerned about privacy and potential government overreach.
Mentions & discussions (17)
Candidates address Flock cameras, housing costs at Bryan election forum
Candidates address Flock cameras, housing costs at Bryan election forum KBTX News 3
Some agencies, cities make Flock data harder to find
In the Fort Worth-area suburb of North Richland Hills, getting answers about how police use their Flock Safety cameras could cost $2.3 million.
College Station Mayor Pro Tem William Wright Talks Flock
Thanks to Mayor Pro Tem William Wright for stopping by the show today to talk reaction to the council’s decision on Flock one week later and more. Hear the full interview below:
College Station City Council Votes 4-2 to Renew Contract With Flock Safety
At Thursday night’s meeting, the College Station City Council voted 4-2 to renew the contract with Flock Safety. It was a six person vote, as Mayor John Nichols was absent due to injury. During a [Read More...]
College Station renews Flock camera contracts
A closer look at Flock before College Station’s contract renewal vote
A closer look at Flock before College Station’s contract renewal vote KBTX News 3
College Station City Council Will Decide Fate of City’s Flock Safety Cameras
At Thursday night’s meeting, the College Station City Council will decide whether or not to extend the contract with Flock for the city’s 84 cameras. “Council will consider an agreement not to exceed $158,000 with [Read More...]
Brazos County Sheriff’s Office goes on record about its Flock camera system
Brazos County Sheriff’s Office goes on record about its Flock camera system KBTX News 3
College Station PD Announce Arrest; Credit Flock Camera Assistance
College Station Police are crediting Flock cameras with assisting in the arrest of an individual wanted on multiple felony narcotics warrants. The department received a Flock alert Tuesday afternoon on a vehicle associated with 21-year-old [Read More...
College Station City Council to vote on $400,000 Flock Safety contract
College Station City Council is set to vote on the yearly renewal of the city’s $400,000 contract for 84 license plate readers with Flock Safety, a private security and surveillance company, College Station Police Department Criminal Investigations D...
Gov. Abbott blocks state agencies from spending money on Flock cameras
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered all state agencies to pause funding for Flock cameras as scrutiny over the AI-powered surveillance devices has mounted.
Flock camera scandals prompt company to make changes
As law enforcement agencies across the nation continue to use controversial license plate readers, a leading company behind the tech says a new update aims to crack down on police officers who misuse
Regulate technology before it's too late
It reads like a science-fiction movie, except it's completely real, and we're living it.
‘No one wants this’: Public speakers confront College Station City Council on Flock cameras
‘No one wants this’: Public speakers confront College Station City Council on Flock cameras Community Impact
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Jul 7, 2026
A resident raised concerns about the use of Flock ALPR cameras, citing potential Fourth Amendment violations and misuse of data.
Regular Meeting — June 9, 2026
Residents are concerned about the rapid increase in surveillance cameras across the county, arguing they violate privacy and constitutional rights.
Law enforcement addresses growing network of Flock Safety cameras across Brazos County
Law enforcement addresses growing network of Flock Safety cameras across Brazos County KBTX News 3
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