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The State Fair of Texas is banning firearms, drawing threats of legal action from Republican AG

Headline from Waco Tribune-Herald, on the newest of 2 developments

The State Fair of Texas is an annual celebration of corn dogs, deep-fried delights and a five-story cowboy named Big Tex. But a decision to ban guns after a shooting

Waco Tribune-Herald's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Texas lawmakers urge State Fair of Texas to reverse gun ban

    Headline from FOX 4 Dallas ·

  2. Newest

    The State Fair of Texas is banning firearms, drawing threats of legal action from Republican AG

    Headline from Waco Tribune-Herald ·

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25 articles, oldest first.

  1. FOX 4 Dallas

    Texas lawmakers urge State Fair of Texas to reverse gun ban (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

    Published

    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    About 70 state lawmakers signed a letter claiming the State Fair of Texas' new policy banning guns will make the fair more dangerous.

  2. Newsweek

    Texas GOP urges ban on guns at fairgrounds be overturned—'less safe' (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The fair, which used to allow licensed gun owners to carry their firearms, has banned weapons this year.

  3. Latin Times

    Texas House Republicans urge State Fair to rescind its decision to ban all firearms on the grounds (opens Latin Times)

    Published

    Latin Times's feed description

    Last year, a gunman opened fire at the fair, injuring three people; the fair's firearm policy was changed las week

  4. FOX 4 Dallas

    Ken Paxton threatens to sue City of Dallas over State Fair of Texas gun policy (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

    Published

    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says the City of Dallas has 15 days to make the State Fair of Texas reverse its new gun policy or he'll sue.

  5. Waco Tribune-Herald

    The State Fair of Texas is banning firearms, drawing threats of legal action from Republican AG (opens Waco Tribune-Herald)

    Published

    Waco Tribune-Herald's feed description

    The State Fair of Texas is an annual celebration of corn dogs, deep-fried delights and a five-story cowboy named Big Tex. But a decision to ban guns after a shooting

  6. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Republican Texas House lawmakers pressure State Fair to change new gun policy (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

    Published

    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Following the October 2023 shooting at the State Fair of Texas, the nonprofit running the event banned carrying guns for the majority of visitors.

  7. Wyoming Public Media

    Texas attorney general threatens lawsuit over the State Fair banning guns (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    The State Fair of Texas is laying down a new rule before millions of visitors flock through the gates: No guns allowed. The state's attorney general threatened to sue unless the fair reversed course.

  8. Latin Times

    Texas AG gives Dallas hard deadline to allow guns into State Fair (opens Latin Times)

    Published

    Latin Times's feed description

    The decision to ban guns from the event has drawn ire from local Republicans. AG Ken Paxton gave Dallas "fifteen days to fix the issue."

  9. New York Times

    After Shooting, Texas State Fair Bans Guns. Republicans Want Them Back. (opens New York Times)

    Published

    New York Times's feed description

    The Texas State Fair, a beloved institution, has imposed a ban on firearms. The state attorney general, Ken Paxton, is threatening a lawsuit.

  10. Voice of America

    State Fair of Texas bans firearms, drawing threats from state AG (opens Voice of America)

    Published

    Voice of America's feed description

    Tensions over where and how gun owners can carry firearms in public are frequent in Texas

  11. Fox News

    Ken Paxton threatens to sue after State Fair of Texas bans guns: 'Infringement of Second Amendment rights' (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton threatened to sue the State Fair of Texas after they banned guns following a shooting last year at the fairgrounds.

  12. News Nation Now

    Paxton threatens to sue Dallas over State Fair’s gun ban (opens News Nation Now)

    Published

    News Nation Now's feed description

    The State Fair of Texas is facing criticism from some top Republicans following their decision to prohibit firearms.

  13. Bearing Arms

    Texas AG Warns State Fair About Gun Restrictions (opens Bearing Arms)

    Published

  14. Washington Times

    State Fair of Texas bans guns, drawing threats of legal action from AG Ken Paxton (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    The State Fair of Texas is laying down a new rule before millions of visitors flock through the gates for corn dogs, deep-fried delights and a friendly wave from a five-story cowboy named Big Tex: No guns allowed.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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