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, R. Brent Cooper, and S. Hunter Walton

Docket: N.D. TX case no. 4:24-cv-01049 | CourtListener Docket

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Key Events & Filings:

• 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:

• 2025-5-15: 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