Bandera Council approves resolution to pursue automated license‑plate cameras in TxDOT rights‑of‑way

The City of Bandera on a 4–0 vote authorized the marshal’s office to enter into a multiple‑use agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to install automated license‑plate recognition cameras in TxDOT right‑of‑way.

Stephanie, the administrative assistant, told the council the city has received a grant and staff are working with the vendor to obtain TxDOT permits. "We have to have an LPR policy which Earl is currently working on," Stephanie said, describing the multi‑step approval process that requires a TCIC approval letter and subsequent TxDOT permit before any installation takes place.

Council members asked whether the resolution fixes camera locations. Earl said the grant application already mapped the locations and the vendor had recommended suitable sites. "Those those are the locations that we set out when we applied for the grant," he said. Councilmember Tony Battle said they wanted a map of the proposed locations; staff agreed to provide one to the council when available.

The action is limited to authorizing staff to pursue the permits and agreements; council members emphasized that final installation and operational decisions would follow additional approvals and policy development. The resolution passed 4–0.

Votes at a glance: Resolution 2025‑035 (authorize marshal’s office to enter into multiple‑use agreement with TxDOT to allow installation and operation of automated license plate recognition cameras in TxDOT rights‑of‑way) — Motion: Tony Battle; Second: Jeff Flowers; Vote: 4 yes, 0 no.

Background: City staff said the marshal’s office obtained a grant for LPR cameras and must complete TCIC and TxDOT paperwork and adopt an LPR policy before equipment can be installed.