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League City voters reject continued use of Flock cameras

League City voters rejected Proposition A, which asked whether the city's police department should continue using Flock cameras on public roads. The vote was 54% to 46% against continued use. The City Council had previously pledged to remove the cameras if voters rejected them.

Where
League City, Galveston County
When
Nov. 3, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Galveston

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Funds previously dedicated to Flock cameras in annual budgetat least $120,0002 Who pays or receives it: League City

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Who's involved

  • League City Police Departmentoperator of Flock cameras
  • League City City Councilapproved resolution to remove cameras if rejected by voters
  • Nick LongMayor of League City
  • John BaumgartnerCity Manager of League City

The facts

  • Of 46,400 ballots cast on Proposition A, just under 54% favored removing the cameras.1
  • League City Police Department operated 55 Flock cameras along public roads.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Flock cameras collect license plate numbers, vehicle make, model, paint color and other identifiable characteristics.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • The cameras will be removed or have bags placed over them within 72 hours of election results certification.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • City Council approved a resolution in mid-October pledging to remove cameras if voters rejected them.1
  • Kyle and Laredo voters will have nonbinding votes on Flock cameras in May 2027.1
  • Roughly 13,000 Flock cameras operated across Texas as of late August 2026, but that number declined afterward.1

Who said what

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  • Mayor Nick Long There's no disagreement that they work. However, there's serious privacy concerns.2
  • Sherman Mayor Shawn Teamann The community has opinions about technology that invades privacy and has constitutional issues.2

How they headlined it

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Sources

Outlets: 1 left-leaning, 1 not rated Only left-leaning outlets reported this Who's covering Texas →

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  1. League City voters reject continued use of Flock cameras The Texas Tribune Lean Left, November 3, 2026
  2. League City Voters Reject Flock Cameras, Triggering Their Removal Texas Scorecard Not rated, November 4, 2026

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