League City voters reject Flock cameras; council to remove them

Who's involved

• League City Council · approved resolution directing removal of cameras^[2]

The facts

1. League City voters rejected Proposition A on November 3, 2026, opposing the police department's continued use of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras along public roadways. [2]^[2]
2. League City Council approved a resolution on October 13, 2026 directing city staff to remove or cover the cameras within 72 hours after the official canvass of the election results. [2]^[2]
3. Cameras that cannot immediately be removed must be covered to prevent further collection of license plate images and associated data. [2]^[2]
4. The resolution directs city staff to address privately owned license plate readers located in city rights-of-way, review existing Flock contracts and identify possible alternative uses for available public safety funding. [2]^[2]
5. Flock cameras automatically capture license plate numbers and other vehicle information, allowing police to search for vehicles potentially connected to crime. [2]^[2]
6. League City placed the proposition on the ballot after City Council voted in August 2026 to seek residents' input on whether the technology should remain in use. [2]^[2]

Who said what

• Supporters of Flock cameras the technology helps investigators solve crimes and locate missing people^[2]
• Opponents of Flock cameras raised concerns about surveillance, data sharing and the potential for misuse^[2]