Relating to the use of automatic license plate reader systems.

HB 2083 establishes strict limits on how Texas government agencies can use automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems. It prohibits most uses of ALPRs and captured plate data (like vehicle images, GPS coordinates, and timestamps), allowing operation only for six specific purposes: detecting felony crimes, identifying unregistered/uninsured vehicles, locating missing persons, recovering stolen vehicles, enforcing tolls/parking, or controlling access to secured areas. The bill also bans intentionally targeting individuals based on race, ethnicity, or income level when using ALPRs for unregistered vehicle checks, and prohibits sharing or selling captured plate data to third parties. This directly affects law enforcement, transportation departments, and other government entities that deploy ALPR technology.