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Texas bans state funding for ALPRs; Florida orders removal of highway ALPRs

On August 28, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an order prohibiting state agencies from spending public funds on Flock ALPR cameras. On August 31, the Florida Department of Transportation, announced by Governor Ron DeSantis, issued a memo revoking permits and requiring removal of all ALPRs from state highways within 30 days.

Why it matters: These executive actions curb state‑funded automated license plate reader surveillance, limiting location data collection on drivers.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
Texas and Florida Step Back from ALPRs
EFF updates · primary source · Sep 2, 2026
Details
JurisdictionUnited States (federal)
StatusSigned
PublishedSeptember 2, 2026
Effectivenot stated
DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026
OrganisationsFlock, Florida Department of Transportation
Topicslocation, privacy
Datapersonal, location