Paxton sued the fair and the City of Dallas over the policy last month. He argued that since Fair Park is owned by the city of Dallas, the ban goes against state law, which allows licensed gun owners to carry in places owned or leased by governmental entities.

The dispute boils down to whether the fair is subject to the same restrictions around prohibiting guns as the city.

Paxton earlier this year struck down the county's efforts to provide monthly stipends to lower-income families. He requested the state prohibit payments under the county's pilot guaranteed income program.