League City voters have rejected Proposition A, opposing the police department’s continued use of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras along public roadways.
The outcome triggers a plan approved by League City Council in October to discontinue the city’s use of fixed roadway license plate readers.
Although Proposition A was technically nonbinding, council members approved a separate resolution on Oct. 13 directing city staff to remove of cover the cameras within 72 hours after the official canvass of the election results.
Any cameras that cannot immediately be removed must be covered to prevent further collection of license plate images and associated data.
The resolution also directs city staff to address privately owned license plate readers located in city rights-of-way, review existing Flock contracts and identify possible alternative uses for available public safety funding.
Flock cameras automatically capture license plate numbers and other vehicle information, allowing police to search for vehicles potentially connected to crime.
Supporters say the technology helps investigators solve crimes and locate missing people. Opponents have raised concerns about surveillance, data sharing and the potential for misuse.
The debate has intensified across the Houston area following investigations into allegations that law enforcement officers improperly accessed Flock camera data.
League City placed the proposition on the ballot after City Council voted in August to seek residents’ input on whether the technology should remain in use.
The city will now be tasked with implementing its previously approved removal plan, subject to existing contractual and legal requirements.
