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State Fair Gun Ban Upheld by Appeals Court | Houston News
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The State Fair of Texas wins legal backing for its firearms ban, as a Texas appeals court rules that private entities like the fair have authority to set gun policies on their leased grounds — even if it means overriding state laws meant to block local restrictions. The decision follows a 2023 shooting that prompted the fair to go fully gun-free, despite prior allowances for concealed carry. Attorney General Ken Paxton’s challenge fell short, with the Texas Supreme Court denying emergency relief and the lower court having already dismissed the case in June 2025. This ruling solidifies the fair’s right to prioritize safety and self-governance at its event space — a major victory for the fair and a setback for those seeking to bring guns to the State Fair.
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