With the Texas State Fair set to open on Friday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is still working to ensure lawful Texans can protect themselves at the month-long event.
In early August, Texas State Fair officials announced an updated policy banning all firearms, including those possessed by carry license holders, from the fairgrounds. This decision marks a significant shift from previous years, when licensed concealed carry was permitted at Fair Park.
Shortly after the announcement Paxton told fair and Dallas officials that the ban was illegal and that his office would sue the city of Dallas if it wasn’t dropped.
