The State Fair of Texas announced guns would be banned on the grounds after three people were injured by gunfire at last year’s event.
Texas House Republicans are pressuring State Fair officials to rescind its recent decision to ban all firearms from the fairgrounds. Fair officials and law enforcement announced the policy change last week, roughly a year after a gunman opened fire at the fair, injuring three people. The fair also announced it will have cameras at entrances for the security process and will not provide lockers or bag checks for larger bags. The State Fair of Texas starts Sept. 27 in Dallas .
The letter also warned that if the gun ban at the State Fair goes into effect, they would consider taking legislative action. “Your actions raise questions about the need for legislation next session to further protect these rights on lands managed by the public,” the lawmakers wrote. Texas Gun Rights, a gun advocacy group, also released a statement encouraging the state fair to change its decision. 'Gun Free Zones don't work.
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