A Dallas judge denied a request by Attorney General Ken Paxton to block the policy.
A new policy banning guns at the State Fair of Texas will be allowed to stand.Judge Emily Tobolowsky denied a request by Attorney General Ken Paxton to block the policy, which would prevent license to carry holders from bringing guns onto the fairgrounds.Representatives from the State Fair and the Attorney General's Office appeared in a Dallas courtroom on Thursday morning.Paxton argued the State Fair is on public property where gun rights are protected.
Constitutional attorney David Coale suggested before the hearing that there would likely be an appeal immediately.At this time, Paxton has not indicated if he will appeal.The State Fair of Texas begins on September 27.The State Fair implemented the new gun policy following a shooting last year. Three people were hurt in the shooting near the Food Court on October 15, 2023.The suspect, Cameron Turner, was not a licensed gun owner.
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