State Fair of Texas' weapons ban 1-year later and new challenges

State Fair of Texas Keeps Controversial Firearms Ban In Place

The policy was first adopted in 2024 and has been continually challenged in Texas’ courts. 
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State Fair of Texas' weapons ban 1-year later and new challenges

The State Fair of Texas implemented a no weapons policy in August 2024 that prohibited firearms on site, prompting a lawsuit from Attorney General Ken Paxton.

State Fair of Texas Faces Lawsuit, Safety Policy Updates, and Community Concerns - USA Herald

As millions prepare to enjoy fried foods, concerts, and the iconic Big Tex, the State Fair of Texas is also facing mounting legal, safety, and community challenges. The 2024 fair, running from September 26 through October 19 at Fair Park in Dallas, arrives under the shadow of debates over firearms, immigration enforcement, and new security

State Fair Rules – 710am KURV

The State Fair of Texas opens this month and, once again, visitors will be banned from bringing firearms. That doesn’t sit well with gun rights groups. Michael Cargill at Central Texas Gun Works says the state needs to step in and change the law, allowing Texans to protect themselves in public. In addition to the gun ban, the State Fair will also be using a weapons detection system at the gates.