Texas has no statewide facial recognition ban. Dallas County has not enacted any county prohibition on government or private facial recognition use. Dallas County Sheriff and DPD use various biometric tools subject to internal policy.
Unlike San Francisco, Boston, or Portland, no Texas city or county has enacted a facial recognition technology ban. Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 503 (Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier) regulates commercial collection of biometric identifiers including facial geometry, requiring consent and limiting retention, but exempts government use. Dallas County Sheriff, Dallas Police Department, and other county agencies may use facial recognition tools through state and federal partnerships. There is no Dallas County ordinance banning, regulating, or requiring disclosure of facial recognition by county departments. Civil liberties advocates have proposed limits but none have passed. Federal constitutional limits apply.
No prohibition exists. Commercial misuse of biometric data: TX Business and Commerce Code 503 civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation by attorney general.
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DeSoto, TX
DeSoto restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential zoning districts. Commercial vehicles over one ton rated capacity, semi-tractors, trailers ove...
DeSoto, TX
DeSoto requires all residential swimming pools with water depths over 24 inches to be fully enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches (4 feet) tall, per Texas...
DeSoto, TX
DeSoto generally permits wood, vinyl, wrought iron, chain link, masonry, and composite fences in residential zones, but each district has specific rules. Fro...
DeSoto, TX
DeSoto limits residential fence heights based on yard location. Fences in front yards are typically limited to 4 feet tall, while side and rear yard fences m...
DeSoto, TX
DeSoto requires fences to be structurally sound, properly installed, and maintained in good repair. Posts must be set in concrete footings of adequate depth ...
DeSoto, TX
DeSoto discourages feeding of wildlife that creates nuisance or public health concerns. Intentional feeding of feral hogs, coyotes, raccoons, and similar wil...
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