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REGULATORY WATCH BRIEF Moderate 52 🖋️ Executive Order signed

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

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

ADTP Regulatory Watch · September 2, 2026
ImpactModerate 52
Type🖋️ Executive Order
Statussigned enacted, check the effective date
JurisdictionUS
Effectivenot stated
Comply by30 September 2026

What happened

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 for trust and compliance

  • Its status is signed. It is enacted but may not be in force yet. Check the effective date before planning around it.
  • These executive actions curb state‑funded automated license plate reader surveillance, limiting location data collection on drivers.
  • Compliance deadline September 30, 2026.

Who is affected

government controller Flock Florida Department of Transportation

Recommended actions

  1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.