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Lehmberg stepped down, funding would be restored and her top lieutenant would be allowed to succeed her. Later the offer was changed, so she would be allowed to work at the DA's office in another capacity. When Lehmberg refused, Perry vetoed the office's funding, stating "The person charged with ultimate responsibility of that unit has lost the public's confidence." Travis County helped to pay for the office's funding, but several staffers were laid off.
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Lehmberg driving in a bike lane for over a mile on southbound FM 620, and at one point veering into oncoming traffic on Comanche trail. When pulled over at an Austin church parking lot, police discovered vodka on her passenger side seat. Her blood alcohol level was .239,
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Governor Perry, claiming the veto was an illegal attempt to coerce a public official to resign. Lehmberg was not involved in reviewing the ethics complaint and a special prosecutor was appointed to review the claims instead. On August 15, 2014, a grand jury
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Accountability Office, which is under Lehmberg's authority. Lehmberg refused, and Governor Perry vetoed the office's funding. Perry was indicted for this action but was later cleared of all charges.
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