Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has withdrawn a 2016 legal opinion that supported nonprofits' ability to ban firearms on city-owned land, a move that contradicts his recent legal actions.
Paxton sued the city of Dallas, its interim city manager, and the State Fair of Texas in late August, challenging the fair's new policy prohibiting firearms on the premises. This lawsuit argues that the fair's organizers are violating state law by enforcing a gun ban on the fairgrounds, which are located on city-owned property.
Paxton's reversal highlights a significant shift in his approach to gun rights on leased government property, sparking discussions on the balance between public safety and Second Amendment rights.
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Honestly, it's quite alarming to see Texas AG Ken Paxton flip-flop like this, especially on an issue as critical as gun control. His latest move to challenge the State Fair of Texas over their no-gun policy feels like a step backward in the conversation about public safety. It's concerning to think that, despite the fair being a family-oriented event, Paxton is pushing for a scenario where firearms are freely carried on the premises. This just underscores the need for more sensible gun laws that prioritize the safety of the public over a misinterpreted notion of freedom.
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Ken Paxton's latest move just shows he's finally standing up for the Second Amendment the way he should. It's about time someone challenged these arbitrary bans on public property - if it's open to the public, law-abiding citizens should be able to carry their firearms. This isn't just about a fair; it's about asserting our rights and making sure they're respected across the board.
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Ken Paxton withdrew an opinion on gun bans weeks after suing Texas state fair for a similar restriction
Paxton sued Dallas and state fair officials last month, arguing the fair’s private organizer had violated state law by banning firearms on the fairgrounds.
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Ken Paxton withdraws legal opinion contradicting his current stance on State Fair of Texas gun ban
Paxton's office withdrew a 2016 opinion ruling government entities — like Dallas — are not liable when private businesses ban guns on government-leased property.
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AG Ken Paxton pulls legal opinion backing nonprofits banning firearms from city-owned land
The move comes after he sued Dallas, its interim city manager and the State Fair of Texas on Aug. 29 to block the nonprofit’s new ban on firearms at the
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