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October 17, 2026 · Conroe, TX · On the ballot

Conroe, Texas residents start a petition to force a public vote on Flock cameras

A resident-led group began collecting signatures Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Montgomery County Courthouse for a citizen-drafted ordinance that would put Conroe's use of automated license plate readers, mostly Flock cameras, to a vote, ABC13 and the Houston Chronicle reported. Organizers need about 1,300 signatures (20% of the votes cast in the last city election, per ABC13) and say they have 45 days. Under city rules described by ABC13, once the city secretary presents a valid petition, council has 10 days to adopt the measure as written or call a special election within 30 days. The Chronicle reported a special election could cost more than $200,000. Council Members Shana Arthur and David Hairel signed as private citizens; they were the two votes in an Aug. 13 council vote that failed 2-3 to put a binding ALPR referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot, Community Impact reported. The city's budget, adopted Sept. 10, includes about $130,000 for its 2027 Flock contract for 51 readers, according to the Chronicle; Conroe has used Flock since 2019. Mayor Duke Coon told ABC13 on Oct. 1 that he supports Flock "100%." No election has been called.

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