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Austin, TX — Austin Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology (TRUST) Act
Austin, TX · Austin Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology (TRUST) Act
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- April 23, 2026
- Applies to
- Austin, TX
After letting its Flock ALPR contract expire in 2025, the Austin City Council passed the TRUST Act requiring council approval and public review before departments can acquire, use, or share data from surveillance technology like license plate readers and drones.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Austin, TX |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Austin Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology (TRUST) Act |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency · automated decision-making |
| News report | Austin adopts TRUST Act as Texas cities split on license plate readers | Strategic Partnerships, Inc. |
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- Austin AI Governance Resolution (2025) · In effect
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