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Trying to do my part. Sent to pr@bigtex.com.

The collection of Concealed Handgun License information upon entering the State Fair of Texas is a troubling issue. Fair Park is owned by the city of Dallas; therefore, by law, they cannot deny CHL holders from entering the park based on their CHL status. In other words, they may not post 30.06 signs. Furthermore, the State Fair of Texas does not qualify as an amusement park, and thus you may not restrict access by CHL holders based on amusement park definition.



So what was happening to CHL holders when they tried to enter the Fair? Their information was recorded by Fair Security. This was very troubling. Why should a security company have the right to have my personal information before entering the Fair? Bottom line is they don’t. So it appears the new policy is to have a police officer record info before entry to State Fair of Texas. This is still a disturbing practice. Under what authority does the DPD collect this information, and more important what do they do with it?



May I suggest a better way to treat your fellow Texan who has taken it upon him/herself to ensure their own safety (and might someday ensure your safety): Upon entering the Fair, allow the CHL holder to present their ID to a Police Officer. Assuming the officer sees nothing wrong with the CHL, they then say, “Have a nice day. Enjoy the Fair.” Sometimes the hardest thing is to accept the simplest solution.