On July 24,2015, the Texas Third Court of Appeals tossed the indictment for coercion of a public official, with the indictment for "abuse of power" remaining against Perry.
On July 24,2015, the Texas Third Court of Appeals tossed the indictment for coercion of a public official, agreeing with Perry in that the indictment violates his First Amendment right to free speech. Only the indictment for "abuse of power" remains against Perry.