The State Fair of Texas announced that this year it would ban fairgoers from carrying guns, even if they have a license to carry.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the City of Dallas over the State Fair of Texas' new gun policy.Paxton threatened the suit earlier this month. Historically, LTC card holders have been allowed to bring their concealed weapons into the fair.The State Fair of Texas leases Fair Park from Dallas during the 24 days of the event.
He is also seeking between $1,000 and $1,500 in civil penalties for the first violation of the state code and between $10,000 and $10,500 for each subsequent violation, with each day being a different offense. "Due to pending litigation, we have no comment at this time," the City of Dallas said in a statement to FOX 4.The State Fair has argued its status as a private, not-for-profit organization allows for it to ban guns from the fairgrounds.
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