Texas ALPR Research
San Marcos ALPR Surveillance Intelligence — San Marcos, Texas
Research record: HOU-0016
Research Summary
| Research Area | San Marcos |
|---|---|
| City | San Marcos |
| County | Hays County |
| Agency | San Marcos Police Department |
| Vendor | Flock Safety |
| Program Status | Terminated |
| Technology | Flock Safety ALPR cameras |
| Research Node | I-35 / San Marcos regional corridor |
| Evidence Type | Primary |
| Verification Status | Verified — Primary Record |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-28 |
| Retention Information | 30 days — San Marcos policy states ALPR data is deleted after 30 days |
What the Public Record Shows
San Marcos Police Department states that City Council voted December 2, 2025 to discontinue the Flock Safety contract; all city-contracted Flock cameras were deactivated and removed as of February 1, 2026. The current ALPR page also states that data is deleted after 30 days, automatic sharing stopped June 9, 2025, and external sharing requires a request plus confirmation of a specific criminal investigation or prosecution.
Supporting Public Records
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Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR)
Agency: San Marcos Police Department
Source date: 2026-08-28
Relationship: Supports San Marcos ALPR program status and data-sharing policy
Evidence and Interpretation
This page is generated from a structured public-record research database. "Verified" refers to the evidence classification recorded for this research entry. Information about retention, deployment, sharing, contracts, or technology should not be inferred beyond what the cited records establish.
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