Texas State Fair gun ban

A Dallas County judge has upheld the State Fair of Texas' decision to ban firearms at the upcoming event, prompting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to file an appeal against this ruling. The ban, which was announced by the State Fair officials in August, has sparked legal disputes regarding its legality under Texas law, which prohibits state entities from imposing such restrictions on licensed gun owners. Paxton argues that the fair, although a nonprofit, is effectively acting as an agent of the city of Dallas and therefore subject to state law. Conversely, the State Fair maintains it is a private entity not bound by the same regulations as government agencies. The case is set to be reviewed by the 15th Court of Appeals, with Paxton seeking an expedited process as the fair opens on September 27. The conflict centers on the interpretation of property rights and public safety regulations in Texas.