What residents asked — and how Bandera officials responded on Flock cameras

Bandera city officials responded to a wave of public criticism over Flock Safety license plate reader cameras at the March 24 meeting with a mix of clarification, concern and internal disagreement during a tense council meeting that ended without a final vote.

Residents raised questions about privacy, transparency, cost and oversight during public comment. In the discussion that followed, council members and city staff addressed those concerns — at times revealing confusion about the agreement itself and the financial consequences of canceling it.

Below is a breakdown of key concerns raised by the public and how city officials responded.