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Recording Laws

Information about Texas and federal laws that regulate surveillance, electronic monitoring, and recording.

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Note Many new Texas laws took effect on September 1st, 2025. We are working on reviewing this page and making updates if needed. However, information may be out of date until our review is complete. For help locating current laws, ask a librarian.

Red Light Cameras

The use of red light cameras was prohibited in 2019. While the law banned the use of red light cameras, some municipalities were able to keep their red light cameras running for the foreseeable future due to a provision in the law that allows them to finish their existing contracts. 

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