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Texas Department of Public Safety: Automated License Plate Readers

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Agency Texas Department of Public Safety
Location Austin, TX
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor

The Texas Department of Public Safety spent $1.525 million for license plate reader and face recognition technology over a five-year term, starting in 2025.

More about this technology

Cameras attached to fixed locations or to patrol cars that are used to track license plates.

An illustration of a police car with cameras aimed at another vehicle.