Automated License Plate Reader (Flock) Cameras

Hood County Commissioner Dave Eagle warned Erath County against Flock cameras, detailing financial disputes and lawsuits in Hood County.

Debra Davenel criticized the cameras as unconstitutional mass surveillance and demanded the county cancel its contract.

Gann questioned the contracting timeline, legal review, and capabilities of the Flock/Falcon cameras used by the sheriff's office.

Anderson urged the court to cancel the Flock contract, arguing license plate readers are ineffective crime deterrents that erode constitutional rights.

Anderson presented a petition with nearly 1,200 signatures opposing taxpayer funding for mass AI surveillance.

Green strongly supported LPR technology as an essential force multiplier for law enforcement covering large geographic areas.

District Attorney Alan Nash defended the use of Flock cameras as highly effective tools for criminal investigations and solving felony cases.