A recent court decision affects the upcoming State Fair in Dallas. The event is held at Fair Park, a city-owned property. A lawsuit was filed in 2024 by the state's attorney general. It challenged a ban on firearms at the fair. The court's ruling upheld a previous decision, providing no further details on the matter. For more information, readers can consult the original source.
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