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On page 9 of the Order Denying the Pretrial Writ of Habeas Corpus, Judge Richardson writes that Perry's "arguments are compelling and may be relevant at a later time". The arguments Richardson refers to are Perry's Constitutional defenses. So I'm changing my position. Judge Richardson May find in favor of Perry on Constitutional grounds. Richardson repeatedly says that these issues may not be decided in pretrial writs, though.

It is abundantly clear that Richardson expects the prosecution to fix obvious (perhaps fatal) flaws in the indictment. Meanwhile, the defense is forging ahead with appeals to the twin Orders. My gut says Richardson is right on the law as stupid as it sounds. The way it stands now, a defendant can not possibly get an indictment dismissed for clearly protected speech without going to trial first.

The legislature is currently in session until May. I can't envision the lege authorizing funds for Travis County to use in the public integrity unit this year. This case is costing Travis County $15 million (four years of integrity unit money plus their legal fees).