Mayes Middleton
Role at the time: 2026 Republican candidate for Texas attorney general
Mixed or conditional
Statement summary
Mayes Middleton supported continued investigative use of license-plate readers but wanted active-case requirements and penalties for misuse.
“You got to have an active case, just like they did in my case here when they stole the car.”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)Texas attorney general candidates discuss Flock cameras and privacyCandidate interviews with Nathan Johnson and Mayes Middleton
Candidate interviews with Nathan Johnson and Mayes Middleton
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The reference point is whether networked license-plate reader systems such as Flock should exist and be used. Middleton supported continued investigative use of license-plate readers but said searches need an active case and misuse needs penalties. Keeping the readers under conditions fits Mixed or conditional.