Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the city of Dallas, alleging that restrictions on firearms at the Majestic Theater and Fair Park Music Hall violate state law. In his filings, Paxton seeks millions in damages, arguing that licensed gun owners have been unlawfully barred from entering these venues, which display signs prohibiting firearms.
Paxton claims that under Texas law, cities lack the authority to impose such bans on firearms in public buildings, emphasizing his commitment to defending gun rights. He is pursuing $6.3 million in penalties related to Fair Park violations, with fines escalating for each day the ban remains in place. This lawsuit follows Paxton’s previous action against the State Fair of Texas regarding similar restrictions, highlighting ongoing tensions between state mandates and local regulations concerning gun ownership.
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