Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced Wednesday that it found the State Fair of Texas’ new gun policy violates Texas law and threatened to sue if it...
Director of security Jeff Cotner speaks about security enchantments to this year’s State Fair of Texas during a news conference at the Cotton Bowl, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Dallas.Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced Wednesday that it found the State Fair of Texas’ new gun policy violates Texas law and threatened to sue if it is not fixed in 15 days.The event, hosted from Sept. 27 to Oct.
“The Fair strongly believes that this is the right decision moving forward to ensure a safe environment and family-friendly atmosphere,” the statement reads.Guns banned, security increased at State Fair following last year’s shooting, Breaking News Reporter. Julia is a breaking news reporter with the Dallas Morning News. She is a Louisiana native and a graduate of the University of Mississippi where she studied journalism and public policy.
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