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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday threatened to take legal action against the City of Dallas if the State Fair of Texas \u2014 a nonprofit that holds the annual event \u2014 does not reverse its new policy prohibiting open and concealed carry of firearms at the State Fair next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paxton argued that because the State Fair is held at Fair Park \u2014 owned by the City of Dallas but leased to the nonprofit organization \u2014 the event is still subject to laws prohibiting state governments in Texas from blocking licensed gun holders from accessing government property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs you may know, the State Fair of Texas has announced that persons with a license to carry (LTC) cannot bring their firearm to the fair,\u201d Paxton wrote in a letter Tuesday to Dallas\u2019s interim city manager, Kimberly Tolbert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur office views this statement by the State Fair of Texas as an implication that the City of Dallas (a political subdivision of the state) is prohibiting a license holder from entering or remaining on premises or other place owned or leased by the City of Dallas in violation of Tex. Gov\u2019t Code \u00a7 411.209(a),\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Tuesday, Paxton said the city has 15 days to reverse the State Fair\u2019s policy, or his office will sue for injunctive relief and seek civil penalties between $1,000 and $1,500 for each day the policy is in place. The fair runs from Sept. 27 to Oct. 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A City of Dallas spokesperson said in a statement to The Hill, \u201cWe are reviewing the letter from the Texas Attorney General\u2019s Office and will respond accordingly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karissa Condoianis, a State Fair spokesperson, said the organization is \u201caware\u201d of Paxton\u2019s letter and said, \u201cWe stand ready to cooperate with the City of Dallas, as needed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Condoianis made clear, however, that the organization is independent from the city government, adding, \u201cIt appears from the letter that the Attorney General\u2019s Office is seeking clarification regarding the City\u2019s relationship with the State Fair of Texas.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe State Fair of Texas is\u2014and always has been\u2014a private entity. As a private, not-for-profit organization, the State Fair of Texas leases property from the City of Dallas for its event. The State Fair is not a government entity nor is it controlled by a government entity. As such, our volunteer board of directors, representing a mix of viewpoints from throughout our community have made a decision regarding weapons at the Fair,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The State Fair of Texas passed the new policy this year after a man opened fire in a crowded food court last year, wounding three people. The suspect told police that he was defending his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Condoianis pushed back on the suggestion that the State Fair will be \u201cgun free,\u201d noting the State Fair of Texas spends millions of dollars each year on \u201csafety and security measures\u201d and that more than 200 uniformed and armed officers will be present at the fair \u201cwhenever the gates are open.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe State Fair of Texas has long been, and continues to be, a strong supporter of the rights of responsible gun owning Texans,\u201d Condoianis said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe know that this is an important issue for many Texans, and that the Fair\u2019s decision may disappoint potential fairgoers who regularly and responsibly practice License to Carry or Constitutional Carry,\u201d she added. \u201cHowever, the Fair strongly believes that this is the right decision moving forward to ensure a safe environment and family-friendly atmosphere.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday threatened to take legal action against the City of Dallas if the State Fair of Texas \u2014 a nonprofit that holds the annual event \u2014 does not reverse its new policy prohibiting open and concealed carry of firearms at the State Fair next month. 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