Paxton sued the fair and the City of Dallas over the policy last month. He argued that since Fair Park is owned by the city of Dallas, the ban goes against state law, which allows licensed gun owners to carry in places owned or leased by governmental entities.

An Texas judge has slapped down an attempt by state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) to force the State Fair to allow guns. Paxton’s office sued in August to block a change in State Fair policy to

Attorney General Ken Paxton, who sued over the gun ban, will likely seek to overturn the Dallas judge's order in the 15th Court of Appeals.