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Hays County officials are revisiting a contract to purchase additional Flock Safety automated license plate readers. (Courtesy Flock Safety)

Hays County Commissioners table approval of more license plate readers after pushback

By Elisabeth Jimenez

Hays County commissioners tabled a decision to move forward on adding more automated license plate readers after community members voiced privacy concerns and use of data.

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