HB 961 regulates the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) by law enforcement agencies in Texas. It mandates that ALPR usage must be authorized by a warrant or court order and restricts data usage exclusively to investigating violent crimes. The bill requires the destruction of data not linked to criminal investigations and prohibits agreements to share data with unauthorized entities. Law enforcement agencies must establish and publish policies on ALPR use and submit annual reports detailing its deployment and effectiveness. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025​.