can't see how this can be other than an act of treason on the part of the Governor of Texas.

Texas hasn't progressed much since 1861. Secession & taking up arms against the U.S. Government were acts of treason as well. So pretty much business as usual.

As for Rick Perry, he's a real piece of work. One Example: Issuing an official proclamation recently to stop the drought in Texas. Do a web search on this guy. You'll be amazed & sickened.