Summary: Federal Second Amendment lawsuit challenging Texas’ ban on carry in any business where alcohol comprises 51% or more of sales even if the individual is not consuming alcohol, as well as racetracks and sporting events.
Plaintiffs: Charles Ziegenfuss, David Montgomery, Brian Robinson, and Firearms Policy Coalition
Defendants: Texas Department of Public Safety Director Freeman Martin
Litigation Counsel: Bradley A. Benbrook, Stephen M. Duvernay, and R. Brent Cooper
Docket: N.D. TX case no. 4:24-cv-01049 | CourtListener Docket
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Key Events & Filings:
- 2025-10-10: Plaintiffs' Brief in Response to Brief of Appointed Amici Curiae Defending the Merits of Texas Penal Code § 46.03(a)(4), 46.03(a)(7), and 46.03(a)(8)
- 2025-9-12: Brief of Appointed Amici Curiae Eric Ruben and Gregg Costa to Defend the Merits of Texas Penal Code § 46.03(a)(4), 46.03(a)(7), and 46.03(a)(8)
- 2025-7-24: Order
- 2025-7-22: Plaintiffs’ Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint
- 2025-7-17: Defendant’s Response to Plaintiffs’ Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint
- 2025-6-26: Plaintiffs’ Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint
- 2025-5-28: Defendant’s Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment
- 2025-5-28: Plaintiffs’ Reply Brief in Support of Their Motion for Summary Judgment
- 2025-5-14: Plaintiffs’ Brief in Opposition to Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment
- 2025-5-14: Defendant’s Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment
- 2025-4-16: Defendant’s Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment
- 2025-4-16: Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment
- 2025-2-4: Defendants' Original Answer
- 2024-10-28: Complaint
News Releases:
- 2025-10-10: Texas Carry Bans Shredded by FPC in New Federal Court Brief
- 2025-05-29: FPC Files Brief in Case to Shoot Down 3 Texas “Gun-Free” Zones
- 2025-5-15: FPC Opposes Texas’ Attempt to Maintain Gun Carry Bans
- 2025-4-16: FPC Moves to Permanently End Texas Gun Carry Bans
- 2024-10-29: FPC Files New Lawsuit Challenging Texas Gun Carry Bans
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