Callie Butcher
@thatcallie.bsky.social
Mom, Attorney, Feminist, 🏳️⚧️ | 9th Gen. Texan | Past-President, Dallas LGBT Bar Association | Posts not intended as legal advice.
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NEW: The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily greenlit Texas' enforcement of a ban on drag shows and "sexually oriented performances" in front of minors while a lawsuit plays out, vacating a lower court's block of the law #txlege www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
www.expressnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
NEW: The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily greenlit Texas' enforcement of a ban on drag shows and "sexually oriented performances" in front of minors while a lawsuit plays out, vacating a lower court's block of the law #txlege www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
This is how you call out a Senator on their BS. Be informed, bring the facts, be assertive, and don’t let them bring you down into the name calling game! She’s not radical, she’s a #SuburbanMom!
Ran into Ted Cruz at the airport and called him out for his BS lies and shutting the government down
October 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This is how you call out a Senator on their BS. Be informed, bring the facts, be assertive, and don’t let them bring you down into the name calling game! She’s not radical, she’s a #SuburbanMom!
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This report is absolutely shocking.
ICE does not have the authority to detain US citizens during immigration enforcement — full stop. The Trump administration is out of control, violating the rights of American citizens. They must be held accountable.
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
ICE does not have the authority to detain US citizens during immigration enforcement — full stop. The Trump administration is out of control, violating the rights of American citizens. They must be held accountable.
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
October 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
This report is absolutely shocking.
ICE does not have the authority to detain US citizens during immigration enforcement — full stop. The Trump administration is out of control, violating the rights of American citizens. They must be held accountable.
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
ICE does not have the authority to detain US citizens during immigration enforcement — full stop. The Trump administration is out of control, violating the rights of American citizens. They must be held accountable.
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
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HB 229, defining biological sex. 620 people testified the bill, 11 for the bill, 609 were against, and the bill passed. Texas republicans constantly talk about doing things "for Texans" even though they repeatedly deny hearing or illustrate an unwillingness to listen to the voice of Texans. #txlege
August 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
HB 229, defining biological sex. 620 people testified the bill, 11 for the bill, 609 were against, and the bill passed. Texas republicans constantly talk about doing things "for Texans" even though they repeatedly deny hearing or illustrate an unwillingness to listen to the voice of Texans. #txlege
As we reach the end of the witness testimony the bill text has finally posted to TLO #SB8 #txlege
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/...
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/...
capitol.texas.gov
August 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
As we reach the end of the witness testimony the bill text has finally posted to TLO #SB8 #txlege
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/...
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/...
Now: SB8 (89(2)) the Texas Bathroom Ban is back in front of Senate State Affairs after the senate voted to suspend the rules to rushed it through committee bypassing the required 24hr notice requirements. #txlege
August 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Now: SB8 (89(2)) the Texas Bathroom Ban is back in front of Senate State Affairs after the senate voted to suspend the rules to rushed it through committee bypassing the required 24hr notice requirements. #txlege
What did I just watch? Do we agree with his unsubstantiated claim that he’s one of the sexiest men in conservative politics? 🙄 He’s for bi-women in men’s restrooms? Oh boy… #txlege
August 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
What did I just watch? Do we agree with his unsubstantiated claim that he’s one of the sexiest men in conservative politics? 🙄 He’s for bi-women in men’s restrooms? Oh boy… #txlege
Surprised no one has mentioned that under this administration’s policies it would be much easier for a man to put on a mask and claim to be ICE to enter women’s facilities and harass and assault women (a thing that actually happens) than it would be for them to pretend to be trans. #txlege
Attempted rapist told victim he was an ICE agent: Police sources
Authorities in New York City are searching for a man who allegedly impersonated a federal immigration agent before trying to rape a 51-year-old woman.
abcnews.go.com
August 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Surprised no one has mentioned that under this administration’s policies it would be much easier for a man to put on a mask and claim to be ICE to enter women’s facilities and harass and assault women (a thing that actually happens) than it would be for them to pretend to be trans. #txlege
Gov. Abbott is flailing. His latest statement threatening Texas House Democrats is completely unhinged. He claims he is going to declare the seats vacant and cites for authority an AG opinion from 2021 where even Paxton basically says, “yeah, probably not, maybe, really not sure” #txlege
August 4, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Gov. Abbott is flailing. His latest statement threatening Texas House Democrats is completely unhinged. He claims he is going to declare the seats vacant and cites for authority an AG opinion from 2021 where even Paxton basically says, “yeah, probably not, maybe, really not sure” #txlege
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#BREAKING: “This corrupt special session is over,” said Texas House Dem Leader Gene Wu as 51+ members break quorum delaying vote on new GOP redistricting maps that President Trump wants. Session ends Aug 19. #txlege www.wfaa.com/mobile/artic...
Texas Democrats flee to Chicago Sunday, denying Monday vote on new congressional maps
“This corrupt special session is over,” said Democratic leader Gene Wu, less than a day before House Republicans are set to approve new congressional districts.
www.wfaa.com
August 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
#BREAKING: “This corrupt special session is over,” said Texas House Dem Leader Gene Wu as 51+ members break quorum delaying vote on new GOP redistricting maps that President Trump wants. Session ends Aug 19. #txlege www.wfaa.com/mobile/artic...
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63% of American adults had unfavorable views of Martin Luther King Jr in August 1966, per Gallup surveys
46% of Mississippi GOP voters said interracial marriage should be illegal in a 2011 PPP poll
to push w/e is popular instead of trying to popularize justice is to admit you lack moral leadership
46% of Mississippi GOP voters said interracial marriage should be illegal in a 2011 PPP poll
to push w/e is popular instead of trying to popularize justice is to admit you lack moral leadership
EXCLUSIVE: A top Democratic strategist has launched new policy research and messaging hub, called Searchlight, with a goal of pushing the party toward the most effective, broadly popular positions.
Dems are quietly forming a think tank to help them win again
Searchlight, a name inspired by the birthplace of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, comes at a precarious moment for a Democratic Party.
www.politico.com
June 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
63% of American adults had unfavorable views of Martin Luther King Jr in August 1966, per Gallup surveys
46% of Mississippi GOP voters said interracial marriage should be illegal in a 2011 PPP poll
to push w/e is popular instead of trying to popularize justice is to admit you lack moral leadership
46% of Mississippi GOP voters said interracial marriage should be illegal in a 2011 PPP poll
to push w/e is popular instead of trying to popularize justice is to admit you lack moral leadership
This is exactly the kind of government over reach we warned about in the wake of Dobbs. Tracking Texans beyond our state borders to control our bodies. This will not end with abortion or pregnancy. This is about complete control of our bodies.
May 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
This is exactly the kind of government over reach we warned about in the wake of Dobbs. Tracking Texans beyond our state borders to control our bodies. This will not end with abortion or pregnancy. This is about complete control of our bodies.
This week, @dallasvoice.bsky.social asked if I might share some thoughts on #HB229 “it is a declaration of erasure … We are not abstractions or ideologies. We are people. And no piece of legislation, no matter how cruelly crafted or cleverly disguised, can take away the truth of who we are.” #txlege
Erasure, not protection - Dallas Voice
Last weekend, as I celebrated Mother’s Day with my family and opened the artwork my sons eagerly presented to me — their mom — the Texas House debated HB229, a bill that tries to answer the question “...
dallasvoice.com
May 16, 2025 at 9:53 PM
This week, @dallasvoice.bsky.social asked if I might share some thoughts on #HB229 “it is a declaration of erasure … We are not abstractions or ideologies. We are people. And no piece of legislation, no matter how cruelly crafted or cleverly disguised, can take away the truth of who we are.” #txlege
#HB778 / #SB1257 is not about ensuring coverage for detransition it’s about encouraging insurance companies to stop covering trans healthcare. Responding to concerns about increased liability for insurance providers: “if they want to get out of the business all together they can do that” #txlege
May 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
If the goal was really to make sure detransition care was covered
@ginaforaustin.bsky.social Amendment 3 would be a no brainer. That Leach opposes it really brings clarity on what the goal of #HB778 / #SB1257 is. The goal is to penalize those insurance providers that cover trans healthcare. #txlege
@ginaforaustin.bsky.social Amendment 3 would be a no brainer. That Leach opposes it really brings clarity on what the goal of #HB778 / #SB1257 is. The goal is to penalize those insurance providers that cover trans healthcare. #txlege
May 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
If the goal was really to make sure detransition care was covered
@ginaforaustin.bsky.social Amendment 3 would be a no brainer. That Leach opposes it really brings clarity on what the goal of #HB778 / #SB1257 is. The goal is to penalize those insurance providers that cover trans healthcare. #txlege
@ginaforaustin.bsky.social Amendment 3 would be a no brainer. That Leach opposes it really brings clarity on what the goal of #HB778 / #SB1257 is. The goal is to penalize those insurance providers that cover trans healthcare. #txlege
On #HB778, Leach loves this phrase “if you take someone to the dance you have to take them home,” but that is not what the bill says. The bill says if you ever took anyone to a dance you have to pay to make sure anyone else that ever attends or attend a dance has a ride home. #txlege
May 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Politicians should be saying "trans people have always used public spaces alongside everyone else, there's never been an issue, this whole thing is made up nonsense, banning them would be a human rights abuse, which is why I'm introducing primary legislation to protect them"
I'm seeing certain politicians appearing to be standing up for trans people, but always stop well short of saying we shouldn't be barred from facilities of our sex/gender.
Making someone like me use the men's is obviously cruel and a human rights abuse, but nobody in politics will say it. Why?
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Making someone like me use the men's is obviously cruel and a human rights abuse, but nobody in politics will say it. Why?
1/3
April 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Politicians should be saying "trans people have always used public spaces alongside everyone else, there's never been an issue, this whole thing is made up nonsense, banning them would be a human rights abuse, which is why I'm introducing primary legislation to protect them"
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From registering to vote to using the bathroom, Republicans want you to carry your birth certificate on you at all times to do damn near anything in Texas.
It’s not about protecting you and your rights, it’s about them controlling your freedom. #txlege
It’s not about protecting you and your rights, it’s about them controlling your freedom. #txlege
April 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
From registering to vote to using the bathroom, Republicans want you to carry your birth certificate on you at all times to do damn near anything in Texas.
It’s not about protecting you and your rights, it’s about them controlling your freedom. #txlege
It’s not about protecting you and your rights, it’s about them controlling your freedom. #txlege
The most important question today might be who do the democrats have in the tank to run for Texas AG? #texas #democrats #elections #attorneygeneral
April 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The most important question today might be who do the democrats have in the tank to run for Texas AG? #texas #democrats #elections #attorneygeneral
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