Gov. Abbott blocks state agencies from spending money on Flock cameras

Governor Abbott has issued an order blocking state agencies from spending money on Flock cameras. This directive follows an upcoming investigation by The Texas Tribune, which reveals that a state agency has allocated at least $30 million to develop the Flock surveillance network across Texas. The governor's move halts further financial commitments to the system as the details regarding the extensive state spending on this specific surveillance technology are brought to light by the journalistic report.