Attorney General Ken Paxton changed his mind about when city contractors can ban guns. Judge rules he was right the first time.
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“Fair Park is owned by the City of Dallas which contracts with the State Fair of Texas for the management of the annual fair,” a press release from Paxton’s office said on Aug. 29. “Since state law permits gun owners to carry in places owned or leased by government entities unless otherwise statutorily prohibited, the prohibition represented an unlawful infringement on Texans’ legal rights. Dallas and the State Fair have refused to comply with state law.
"The State Fair has adopted a similar policy to that of most mass community gathering events like athletic competitions, concerts, and other Fairs throughout the state and across the nation. The State Fair of Texas spends millions of dollars per year on safety and security measures," Condoianis said in an Aug. 14 statement to the."Furthermore, the Dallas Police Department has a substation at Fair Park.
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