Texas spent $4.5M in Spy SUVs that scan phones in 3 minutes

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Author: Muhammad523

Date: 7/17/2026

Article Summary:
Texas Department of Public Safety spent $4.5 million on Israeli surveillance technology, specifically cell-site simulators, to intercept and track cell phones without a warrant.