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Hays County debates future of license plate readers

by LAWIN.news August 13, 2025
written by LAWIN.news August 13, 2025
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HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Hays County commissioners postponed a decision to purchase additional automated license plate readers (ALPRs) following public opposition and ongoing debate over privacy and surveillance concerns.

The proposal, which would have expanded the county’s current fleet of six license plate reader cameras by four, remains tabled as local residents and privacy advocates urge caution over the deployment of surveillance technologies. The delay reflects increasing scrutiny of law enforcement’s use of automated monitoring tools and their impact on civil liberties.

At the meeting, several residents raised alarms about data collection, long-term storage, and potential misuse of the technology. Critics focused on the devices’ capacity to track vehicle movements and argued that broader use of ALPRs could infringe on individual privacy rights.

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra echoed these concerns, stating his reservations about the expansion of such systems.

“We need to be very mindful of privacy,” Becerra said, calling for a careful balance between public safety needs and the protection of civil liberties.

Despite the backlash, proponents of the technology emphasized its potential to aid criminal investigations.

Among them was Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis, who cited the recent fatal shooting in North Austin as an example of a case where license plate readers may have helped law enforcement identify a suspect more quickly.

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