In a statement from Paxton back in August, he called the State Fair of Texas’ gun policy “unlawful,” citing a state law that largely prevents local governments from restrict

DALLAS – Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an expedited appeal Thursday after a Dallas County judge upheld the State Fair's gun ban earlier that day. Judge Emily G. Tobolowsky ruled almost immediately in favor of the City of Dallas and the State Fair after attorneys finished their closing statements early Thursday afternoon.

A judge has denied a effort by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to halt the recently announced ban on guns at the State Fair of Texas.

Texas AG Ken Paxton says the fair's gun ban violates state law, which bars most government bodies from prohibiting weapons.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plans to appeal to a higher court after a Dallas County district judge denied his office’s request to temporarily halt a

A notice of appeal was filed hours after a Dallas County judge ruled to keep a ban on guns at the State Fair of Texas in place.

The State Fair of Texas, which starts on Friday, is enforcing a new policy banning guns from the fairgrounds.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has

The Fair argues it's a private entity and should be allowed to make its own safety rules. Paxton's office says the rule infringes on gun owners' rights.