Caroline Harris Davila
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Caroline Harris Davila
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 52
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Thomas Edison State College, Bachelor of Arts in Communication, 2014
The University of Texas, Austin, Master of Public Affairs, 2020
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Central Baptist Round Rock, Missions Board, Love the Rock
Volunteer, Tornado Recovery, Victim Relief Coordinator
Central Baptist Round Rock, Sunday School Teacher, Williamson County Republican Party
Delegate 2024 Convention, Faith and Freedom Coalition, Blockwalked in Georgia for Loeffler/Warnock race
The AWANA Program, Class Leader and Volunteer, Shawn Hood for Georgetown City Council Campaign
Volunteer, Jake French for City Council Campaign, Volunteer
Bryan Hughes for Texas Senate Campaign, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Texas State Representative, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (10)
Young Conservatives of Texas
Texas Right to Life
Texas Home School Coalition (THSC)
Texas Values Action
Greg Abbott
OTHER (1)
Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Kronda Thimesch (2024)
Republican Women's Organizations (2024)
Terry Wilson (2023)
Young Republican National Federation (2023)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (28)
David Cook (TX) (2024)
Larry Gonzales (2024)
John Carter (2023)
Bryan Hughes (2022)
Capital Leadership Fund (2022)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2022)
Texas Sands (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
The 2023 TX House according to Rice University analysis.
Candidate signed the Vaccine Choice Protection Pledge.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
When the life of the mother is in danger.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Wages should be powered by the energy of the free market, not restrained by government mandates. When the market drives wages, they truly reflect the real value of labor, perfectly balanced by the forces of supply and demand.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None. Churches should have discretion on when they stay open and when they close just as people have discretion over whether or not to attend church.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available and should be limited to citizens of our country. These programs should also receive significant oversight to ensure that waste, fraud, and abuse of these funds is eliminated.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I think that vaccine requirements should include an exemption for reasons of conscience, including religious reasons, and medical reasons.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, it is extremely important for Israel to have a strong ally in the United States. I stand with Israel.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a sinner saved by grace. God sent His son, Jesus, to die on a cross for my sins, for your sins, and for the sins of the entire world, and then Jesus rose again on the third day to show that He has power over sin and death. I have a relationship with Jesus, who lives inside of me, and I know that one day when I die I will see Him face to face.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
We need to ensure that we are fostering a society that teaches that every human holds intrinsic value regardless of their race.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural gas is the most reliable energy source for meeting the growing demand for electricity.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The government’s general purpose is to maintain order, protect individual rights and property, uphold the rule of law, and ensure national security. It is seen as a necessary institution to create a stable environment where individuals can pursue their own interests and responsibilities with minimal interference. The government should focus on essential functions like defense, law enforcement, emergency services, public education and infrastructure.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Increasing police patrols and removing district attorneys who refuse to prosecute violent offenders will increase public safety. We also need to ensure that we remove guns from the hands of gangs, criminals, and cartels.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Choose not to answer
I believe every school campus should have well-trained, licensed, police officers.
