A Dallas judge has denied Attorney General Ken Paxton's request to block the State Fair of Texas' new policy banning firearms, which was implemented following a shooting incident last year. The fair, run by a nonprofit on city-owned property, argues it has the right to enforce the ban to ensure public safety. Paxton's lawsuit claims the ban violates state law protecting gun rights on public property, and an appeal is expected in the newly created 15th Court of Appeals. Despite significant opposition from Republican lawmakers, the fair's decision to tighten its gun policy stands as the event begins on September 27. This ruling highlights ongoing tension between state gun rights laws and local safety regulations.