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Anderson County residents press commissioners on unmarked Flock Safety cameras, urge an ordinance
Summary
Two residents told the commissioners court that unmarked roadside camera units installed by the Texas Department of Public Safety are building searchable vehicle‑movement databases and raised Fourth Amendment and data‑security concerns; commissioners said they will seek more information and legal guidance before acting.
Anderson County commissioners heard lengthy public comment Wednesday about unmarked roadside surveillance units described by residents as license‑plate readers with artificial‑intelligence features installed by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Brandon Cowart, who said he has lived in Anderson County since 1993, told the court he discovered multiple units and urged the county to ban the devices. “AI is now deciding whether you’re doing something suspicious or not,” Cowart said. He said the units build searchable movement profiles retained for a year on a…
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