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

Fair and law enforcement officials announced the gun ban last month, roughly a year after a gunman opened fire at the fair, injuring three people. The fair also announced it will have cameras at entrances for the security process and will not provide lockers or bag checks for larger bags. The fair starts next week.

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.