Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a warning to the city of Dallas over its gun regulations at the upcoming State Fair of Texas. Paxton has threatened to sue the city if it continues to enforce its ban on licensed gun owners carrying handguns at the fairgrounds.
In a letter addressed to Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and the City Council, Paxton stated that the city’s gun regulations violate the state’s open carry laws and infringe on the rights of gun owners. He argued that the fairgrounds are considered public property and therefore subject to state gun laws, which allow licensed gun owners to carry handguns in most public places.
Paxton’s threat comes in response to an announcement made by the fair organizers that they would continue to enforce the ban on handguns, despite the state’s open carry laws. The fair’s policy has been in place for several years, with organizers citing safety concerns as the primary reason for the ban.
The city of Dallas has not yet responded to Paxton’s warning, but it is likely to ignite a legal battle between the state and local authorities. Paxton has made it clear that he will take legal action if the city does not comply with state laws regarding gun regulations.
The State Fair of Texas is one of the largest and most popular events in the state, drawing in millions of visitors each year. The issue of gun regulations at the fairgrounds has been a contentious one, with both supporters and opponents of the ban voicing their opinions. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming days, but it is clear that the debate over gun rights and regulations will continue to be a hot-button issue in Texas.
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