Judge Upholds Texas State Fair Gun Ban Despite AG Paxton's Challenge

Dallas County District Court denies Attorney General Ken Paxton's request to block the State Fair of Texas from enforcing a no-gun policy.

Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton's attempt to block the State Fair of Texas from banning guns was denied by Judge Emily Tobolowsky.
The State Fair of Texas, a private nonprofit, implemented the ban following a shooting incident last year that injured three people.
Paxton argued that the ban violated state law since the fairgrounds are owned by the City of Dallas, but the court ruled the fair's nonprofit status allows the ban.
The injunction denial means the gun ban will be in effect when the fair begins next week, although Paxton is expected to appeal the decision.
The fair will also introduce additional security measures, including cameras at entrances and a prohibition on larger bags.