DeflockBCS
On Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM, the College Station City Council will vote on renewing the city's contracts with Flock Group, Inc. This is the company behind the automated license plate reader cameras already installed across Bryan and College Station.
The item is listed as 9.6 on the agenda.
What item 9.6 says
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a hardware and software agreement with Flock Group, Inc. not to exceed $158,000 for cameras on Texas Department of Transportation roads; and presentation, discussion, and possible action on a hardware and software agreement with Flock Group, Inc. not to exceed $141,061.80 for cameras on Non-Texas Department of Transportation roads.
The two contracts
| Contract | Covers | Cameras | Not to exceed |
|---|---|---|---|
| #25300743 | Non-TxDOT locations | 32 | $141,061.80 |
| #25300744 | TxDOT locations | 46 | $158,000.00 |
| Combined | 78 | $299,061.80 |
Both renewal terms run September 25, 2026 through September 24, 2027
What $299,061.80 actually buys
The quotes in the packet list the hardware by contract.
Contract #25300743 — Non-TxDOT locations (32 cameras)
- 26 × Flock Safety LPR (formerly "Falcon")
- 6 × Solar LPR (formerly "Solar Falcon")
- Enhanced LPR Upgrade
- Flock Safety FreeForm add-on, including 10 integrated video streams
Contract #25300744 — TxDOT locations (46 cameras)
- 36 × Flock Safety LPR (formerly "Falcon")
- 10 × Solar Long-Range LPR (formerly "Solar Falcon LR")
Read the packet yourself
Both documents are public:
- Agenda packet — the full supporting material, including the renewal acceptances and quotes cited above
- Agenda posting — the official posted agenda
How to speak before the vote
Anyone can make their voices heard
- Meeting: Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 PM
- Where: Council Chambers, College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave
- Sign up to speak: by 1:00 PM on the day of the meeting — register here
The 1:00 PM deadline is the part people miss. If you show up at 6:00 PM without registering, you may not get to speak on the item. Register in the morning even if you are not certain you can make it.
If you cannot attend
Write to the council. Emails sent before the meeting become part of what members read while the item is still open.
Email the entire College Station City Council →
Individual council member addresses, along with Bryan City Council contacts, are on our Take Action page.
Keep it short. Name the item number — 9.6 — say you are a College Station resident, and say what you want them to do.
Thursday, September 24. 6:00 PM. 1101 Texas Ave. Sign up by 1:00 PM.
New to this issue? Start with The Facts for what these cameras collect, who can see it, and how long it is kept.
