Flock cameras don't belong on our streets.
Every vehicle that passes one is photographed, logged, and tracked — no warrant, no suspicion of a crime, no opt-out. Here's the case for removing them.
What's already happening in Anna
In August 2026, a video showing eight Flock cameras aimed directly at the splash pad and playground at Slayter Creek Park went viral, drawing widespread alarm from parents about why “license plate readers” were pointed at children in swimwear. Coverage of the incident.
City leaders were reported to be discussing the fallout at a council meeting shortly after, and Anna held a public meeting to field resident questions and privacy concerns about the camera program. CBS Texas coverage.
This isn't only an Anna problem. Amid statewide backlash, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a pause in state funding of Flock cameras in late August 2026, and multiple Texas cities — including Guadalupe County, Hood County, Bandera, Lago Vista, Liberty Hill, Wylie, and Manvel — have already voted to end their Flock Safety contracts entirely. Texas Tribune report.
We haven't found an existing, organized petition specific to Anna — this effort aims to be that starting point. Camera counts, contract costs, and the exact council approval date are still being confirmed from city records; this page will be updated as verified sources come in.