
The State Fair of Texas is a nonprofit organization that’s mission is to celebrate all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. We want to make sure the Fair is a fun – and safe – place for all our fairgoers, vendors, and Tex Team members.
When you join us on the fairgrounds and attend the State Fair of Texas, all fairgoers shall observe the guidelines listed below and expect an environment where:
- Fairgoers will receive dutiful, caring, and professional handling from Tex Team members ready and willing to address their needs and concerns.
- Fairgoers will enjoy a Fair-friendly environment that is mutually respectful to all participants.
- Fairgoers should remain “Fair Aware” reporting anything that doesn’t look right to the nearest Tex Team member or Police Officer.
- Fairgoers will NOT engage in troublesome running and disorderly, unruly, offensive, obscene, or illegal behavior that may endanger others.
- Fairgoers will safely operate motorized scooters, golfcarts, or disability vehicles and in compliance with agreed rules.
- Fairgoers will be properly attired, including shoes, and in a manner that does NOT elicit a disruptive or unsettling response.
- Fairgoers will NOT wear masks or coverings in a manner that obscures their face unless for medical reasons.
- Fairgoers will obey hours of operation, leaving promptly at close of business and will always follow instructions from Tex Team members.
- Fairgoers will undergo mandatory weapon and prohibited item screening prior to entrance onto the grounds.
- Fairgoers will NOT stage any form of public event or protest, solicit, or distribute literature, information or items of any kind without prior written approval.
- Fairgoers age 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone (21+) beginning at 5pm each day with no more than six minors in any given party.
By attending the State Fair of Texas, you agree to abide by these rules. Fairgoers who do NOT adhere to these rules are subject to ejection without refund and may be in violation of City ordinance and/or State statute. For additional information and legal disclosures, please refer to the back of your State Fair of Texas admission ticket or visit //BigTex.com/FAQ.
The State Fair of Texas respects the rights of all individuals and pledges the equitable enforcement of these rules, reserving the right to define and interpret conduct that may be unacceptable and to modify the terms of the Guest Code of Conduct at any time. The State Fair of Texas appreciates your cooperation in adhering to this policy.
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