Summary
San Marcos City Council just said no to adding more license plate readers, those cameras that track cars. It's a big debate between privacy worries and public safety needs, so expect this conversation to keep going.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
No new money will be spent on these surveillance cameras for now.
Privacy advocates and residents concerned about government surveillance get a win.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
Communities change course in wake of Flock backlash
Communities change course in wake of Flock backlash Texas Standard
Why My Texas Town Took Action Against Flock Cameras
Why My Texas Town Took Action Against Flock Cameras The Texas Observer
'A gross overreach' | San Marcos City Council declines to add more license plate reader cameras
'A gross overreach' | San Marcos City Council declines to add more license plate reader cameras KVUE
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