Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently made headlines by issuing a statement defending Texans’ right to carry firearms at the State Fair of Texas. This comes in the context of a high court inquiry into how Paxton’s position aligns with a 2016 opinion. In that opinion, the court concluded that private parties leasing government-owned facilities had the authority to restrict firearms on their premises.
The court’s question raises significant considerations regarding the balance between state laws and private leasing agreements when it comes to firearm restrictions. Details regarding Paxton’s defense and the high court’s follow-up on this matter can be found in Texas Lawyer.