Municue
Austin, TX

TRUST Act

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The TRUST Act is an Austin City Council measure that sets a framework for how the City of Austin regulates and uses surveillance technology. The Council passed it unanimously. It also gives direction for using license plate readers (LPRs) to assist law enforcement.
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public safety (3)
policy (3)
parks (3)
governance (1)

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Activity Timeline

August 2026

Item From Council
City Council →

Resolution directing the City Manager to develop a security implementation plan for City parks and recreation facilities, including acquiring and deploying safety equipment, with surveillance technology required to comply with the TRUST Act ordinance and prioritized for parks with histories of violent crime.

…technology is in full compliance with Ordinance No. 20260423-029 (known as the “TRUST Act”) and prioritized for deployment to City parks with a history of violent crimes…

Item From Council
City Council →

Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a security implementation plan for City parks and recreation lands and facilities, including acquiring and deploying safety equipment, with any surveillance technology complying with the TRUST Act (Ordinance No. 20260423-029) and prioritized for parks with a history of violent crime.

…technology is in full compliance with Ordinance No. 20260423-029 (known as the “TRUST Act”) and prioritized for deployment to City parks with a history of violent crimes…

Item From Council
City Council →

Resolution directing the City Manager to develop a security implementation plan for City parks and recreation facilities, acquire and deploy safety and surveillance equipment in compliance with the TRUST Act (Ordinance No. 20260423-029), and prioritize deployment to parks with a history of violent crime.

…technology is in full compliance with Ordinance No. 20260423-029 (known as the “TRUST Act”) and prioritized for deployment to City parks with a history of violent crimes…