Andrew Mahaleris
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“To the extent that cities get any funding for those cameras, most of it comes from the federal government,”
Andrew Mahaleris · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
Mahaleris said that to the extent cities receive funding for the cameras, most of it comes from the federal government rather than the state.
“Almost all Flock cameras in Texas are used by cities, and those cities are increasingly canceling their contracts with Flock,”
Andrew Mahaleris · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
A spokesperson for Gov. Greg Abbott said most Flock cameras in Texas are used by cities and that those cities are increasingly canceling their contracts with the company.
“To the extent any funding comes from Texas agencies, those agencies are clarifying that those funds cannot be used for Flock cameras.”
Andrew Mahaleris · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
Mahaleris said Texas agencies are clarifying that any state funds they provide cannot be used for Flock cameras.
“To the extent that cities get any funding for those cameras, most of it comes from the federal government. To the extent any funding comes from Texas agencies, those agencies are clarifying that those funds cannot be used for Flock cameras,”
Andrew Mahaleris · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-28
Andrew Mahaleris commented on Gov. Greg Abbott's order to halt state funding for Flock surveillance cameras.