Texas AG Sues Over State Fair Firearms Ban

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the State Fair of Texas and the city of Dallas to block a newly implemented ban on firearms at the fairgrounds, which is set to open later this month. The ban was introduced following a shooting incident at the fair last year and prohibits all firearms except for law enforcement personnel. Paxton argues that Texas law permits individuals to carry firearms in government-owned spaces unless explicitly prohibited, asserting that the fair's management is infringing on Texans' rights to self-defense. The city of Dallas has clarified that it had no role in the fair's policy change and stressed that the fair is a private event. The fair organizers maintain that the policy is essential for the safety of attendees. The lawsuit highlights the ongoing tensions between gun rights advocates and efforts to enhance public safety at large events.