Travis County 's Gov . Perry lawyers file a motion to toss out June 2013 grand jury indictment . His lawyers argue indictment , stemming from a two veto , violates separation of powers . In their motion , Perry 's lawyers ridiculed the notion that vetoing spending -- an action preventing the release of tax dollars -- could somehow constitute a form of personal corruption on the part of the governor . Rick Perry 's vetoed funds for the office run by Travis County 's Democratic district attorney . Perry 's lawyers ridiculed notion that like an absolute monarch , Perry could personally benefit .
Travis County 's Gov . Perry lawyers file a motion to toss out June 2013 grand jury indictment . His lawyers argue indictment , stemming from a two veto , violates separation of powers . Rick Perry 's vetoed funds for the office run by Travis County 's Democratic district attorney . Perry 's lawyers ridiculed notion that like an absolute monarch , Perry could personally benefit .