The State Fair of Texas opens Sept. 25, and officials are reminding fairgoers about security measures and rules before heading to Fair Park.
Director of Security, Jeff Cotner Emily Capetillo
Security and what to bring
Visitors will encounter a hardened perimeter and weapons-detection technology at pedestrian entrances. Bags, strollers, wagons and coolers are subject to inspection.
Clear bags are not required, but the fair strongly encourages visitors to bring one to speed up screening. Medical and parenting bags are allowed after inspection. Soft-shell coolers are permitted, but loose ice is not. Ice packs or bagged ice are allowed…