License Plate Reader Program Removed From Austin City Council Agenda

Austin city manager removes item on automatic license plate readers from council agenda

Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax has removed an item concerning a potential expansion of the city's automated license plate reader program from Thursday's council agenda.

Vote on automatic license plate reader program removed from council agenda after privacy fears

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis supports an ALPR extension as the city faces privacy worries over data access, ahead of a crucial council vote on Thursday.

City Council begins 2026 budget process - Austin Daily Herald

During its work session Monday night, the Austin City Council took the first steps toward its 2026 budget with Director of Administrative Services Tom Dankert laying out the timeline for the process as well as a request for direction from the council on where best to focus their efforts. While nothing definitive is decided in these very early steps, Dankert did lay out a trio of questions for council to consider, which include staffing levels, f…

Council, community members seek to tap brakes on Austin police data collection program

The use of hundreds of automated license plate readers in the city has generated pushback, while police officials say the technology remains a critical crime-fighting tool.

Emails Reveal Improper Use by APD of License Plate Reader Program

Up to 20% of scans were done without clear justification

Safety leaders question privacy of Austin license plate reader data