Hays County

The Kyle Police Department has installed 26 Flock Safety automated license plate readers, according to data obtained in July 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Muckrock

The Kyle Police Department uses Axon body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): joinkylepd.com

The Kyle Police Department maintains a community cameras registry

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of KyleKyle Police Department11/4/2024

The Kyle Police Department launched a real-time crime center in November 2024

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of KyleKXAN

The San Marcos Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Caldwell CountySan Marcos Police Department

San Marcos Police Department uses Axon body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): San Marcos Police Facebook page

The San Marcos Police Department operates one drone, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.themonitor.com

The San Marcos Police Department uses what it describes as "limited" face recognition technology in investigations.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): University Star

Hays County stated that as of September 200, six cameras will be installed throughout the county at a cost of $17,000.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): KXAN-TVHays Free Press

The Hays County Sheriff's Office received approval for a $6.86 million, seven-and-a-half-year contract with Axon Enterprise for public safety video surveillance upgrades. The $6.86 million will be paid in annual installments of $965,930.49 and includes body cameras, in-car cameras, tasers, and software and systems that incorporate the evidence into evidence.com.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): San Marcos Daily RecordSan Marcos Corridor NewsSan Marcos Daily Reocrd

The Hays County Sheriff's Office received approval to use Clearview AI face recogntion technology in December 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): University Star

As of April 2024, the Buda Police Department operates six Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer

The Buda Police Department has been using Axon body-worn cameras since 2015.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Hays Free Press

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office enetered a $19,485, three-year contract with Clearview AI.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): KXON

The Texas State University Police Department uses body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Texas State University Police Department Facebook page