Pflugerville postpones $175,000 Flock camera contract vote

12 August 2026. [AI first draft. Verify every fact against the source before publishing.]

Pflugerville City Council postponed a vote on a two-year, $175,000 contract with Flock Safety on August 12, 2026, removing the item from the council agenda due to privacy and data-sharing concerns. The proposed contract would maintain the city's existing network of 28 license plate reading cameras across Pflugerville.

The delay reflects growing public scrutiny of the city's surveillance infrastructure. During council discussion, residents questioned the necessity of the cameras and their privacy implications, with one resident noting concerns about additional surveillance layers. City Councilmember Jonathan Coffman indicated the council is considering whether to continue the relationship with Flock Safety altogether, suggesting a potential end to the program.

This action occurs within the broader context of ALPR camera adoption and renewal across Texas jurisdictions. The decision to postpone indicates the council wants additional time to address community input before committing to the new contract. Residents can monitor Pflugerville City Council meeting agendas and minutes to track when the contract vote is rescheduled, what conditions or modifications the council proposes, and whether officials ultimately vote to renew, terminate, or significantly alter the surveillance program.

Read the original reporting: KEYE.