Houston, TX, September 8, 2026 — Manvel City Council has unanimously voted to terminate its contract with Flock, a company providing license plate reader cameras. The decision mandates the removal of all such cameras currently installed within the city limits. The council has stipulated that the removal process must be completed within a 24 to 48-hour timeframe.

The resolution to end the contract and initiate camera removal stems from significant concerns raised by the council regarding data privacy, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and the extent of third-party access to data collected by the license plate readers. Specific details concerning the nature of these data privacy and cybersecurity concerns were not immediately available, nor were details about the contract itself or the exact date of the council’s vote.

Following the unanimous vote, city officials are tasked with ensuring the swift deactivation and physical removal of Flock’s license plate reader equipment. The ordered timeline of 24 to 48 hours indicates an urgent approach to addressing the council’s stated apprehensions. The specific implications for data already collected, or the terms of the contract termination, were not detailed in the information provided.

The council’s action signifies a definitive stance on the management of surveillance technology and the sensitive data it potentially gathers. The reasons cited—data privacy, cybersecurity, and third-party access—are becoming increasingly critical considerations for municipalities nationwide as they evaluate the deployment and oversight of such systems.


Story summarized from the original created by Christian Terry, Corley Peel on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.

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