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Yvonne Davis

Democrat · Incumbent

Texas State Representative, District 111

Yvonne Davis is the Democratic incumbent in Texas House District 1111. The Legislative Reference Library lists her terms of service beginning in 1993 and continuing through the 89th Legislature, where she sits on the Land and Resource Management and State Affairs committees2. She is the only candidate certified for this race3.

Where they stand 19 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • MarijuanaDecriminalize small amounts (fines, not jail)medium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on HB 441 (2021), relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession offenses; it passed the House 88 to 40. (2021-04-30) source
    • Voted yes on HB 218 (2023), relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana and certain THC compounds; it passed the House 87 to 59. (2023-04-27) source
    • Voted yes on HB 46 (2025), relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; it passed the House 122 to 21. (2025-05-13) source
    • Voted no on SB 3 (2025), relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products; it passed the House 87 to 54. (2025-05-22) source
  • Death penaltyKeep it, but add safeguards such as DNA and science review before executionsmedium
    Official action · medium confidence
    • Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 2777 (2025), relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. (2025) source
  • Kids onlineNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on HB 186 (2025), relating to prohibiting use of social media platforms by children; it passed the House 116 to 25. (2025-04-30) source
    • Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 4901 (2025), relating to the regulation of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices; the bill was left pending in committee. (2025) source
    • HB 4901 as introduced would require app stores to verify the age of account holders and get parental consent for minors. (2025) source
  • School choiceNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted no on SB 2 (2025), relating to the establishment of an education savings account program; it passed the House 86 to 61. (2025-04-17) source
    • Voted yes on Amendment No. 2 (Raney) to HB 1 (2023, fourth called session), a bill that included the establishment of an education savings account program, which would strike Article 6 of the bill; the House adopted it 84 to 63. (2023-11-17) source
  • AbortionNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted no on SB 8 (2021), relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; it passed the House 83 to 64. (2021-05-06) source
    • Voted no on HB 1280 (2021), relating to prohibition of abortion; it passed the House 81 to 61. (2021-05-06) source
    • Voted no on HB 7 (2025, second called session), which set prohibitions on making and providing abortion-inducing drugs; it passed the House 82 to 48. (2025-08-28) source
  • Religion in schoolsNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted no on SB 11 (2025), relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools; it passed the House 88 to 48. (2025-05-23) source
  • Curriculum and booksNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted no on HB 900 (2023), relating to the regulation of library materials sold to or included in public school libraries; it passed the House 95 to 52. (2023-04-20) source
    • Voted no on SB 13 (2025), relating to school library materials, local school library advisory councils and parental rights regarding library catalogs and access; it passed the House 86 to 55. (2025-05-28) source
  • DEI programsNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted no on SB 17 (2023), relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education; it passed the House 83 to 62. (2023-05-22) source
  • ImmigrationNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted no on SB 4 (2023, fourth called session), relating to prohibitions on illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien; it passed the House 83 to 61. (2023-11-14) source
  • Gender care for minorsNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted no on SB 14 (2023), relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning; it passed the House 87 to 56. (2023-05-15) source
  • Transgender athletesNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted no on HB 25 (2021, third called session), relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletics based on biological sex; it passed the House 76 to 54. (2021-10-14) source
    • Voted no on SB 15 (2023), relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletics to compete based on biological sex; it passed the House 95 to 50. (2023-05-18) source
  • China policyNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted no on SB 17 (2025), relating to the purchase or acquisition of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; it passed the House 86 to 59. (2025-05-09) source
  • RedistrictingNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted no on HB 4 (2025, second called session), relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas; it passed the House 88 to 52. (2025-08-20) source
  • Policing and crimeNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted no on SB 9 (2025), relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial or sentencing, including regulating charitable bail organizations and bail procedures; it passed the House 118 to 25. (2025-05-20) source
    • Voted no on HB 1900 (2021), relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments; it passed the House 90 to 49. (2021-05-07) source
  • Election rulesNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted no on the final version of SB 1 (2021, second called session), relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; the House adopted the conference committee report 80 to 41. (2021-08-31) source
  • GunsNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted no on HB 1927 (2021), relating to the carrying of a firearm by a person 21 or older who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing one; it passed the House 87 to 58. (2021-04-16) source
    • Voted no on the final version of HB 1927 (2021), relating to the carrying of a firearm by a person 21 or older who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing one; the House adopted the conference committee report 82 to 62. (2021-05-23) source
  • School vaccinesNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted no on HB 1586 (2025), relating to an exemption from required immunizations for school enrollment; it passed the House 83 to 54. (2025-05-14) source
  • AI data centersNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on SB 6 (2025), relating to the planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads; it passed the House 103 to 25. (2025-05-27) source
  • Mandatory minimumsNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on HB 6 (2023), relating to the designation of poisoning with a controlled substance included in Penalty Group 1-B for purposes of the death certificate and to the criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses; it passed the House 124 to 21. (2023-04-28) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, Property taxes, Housing and growth, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Qualified immunity, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate.

Record

  • Member of the Texas House for District 111; the Legislative Reference Library lists terms of service beginning January 12, 1993 and continuing through the 89th Legislature2.
  • Member of the Land and Resource Management and State Affairs committees in the 89th Legislature2.
  • Listed on the House roster at the opening of the 89th Legislature1.
  • Certified as the only candidate for the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for State Representative District 1113.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (34)

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  1. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 1: roster of membersTexas House of Representatives
  2. Member profile for Yvonne DavisTexas Legislative Reference Library
  3. Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (Dallas County block)Texas Secretary of State
  4. House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 37: HB 441 (2021) passage (Record 596)Texas House of Representatives
  5. House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 50: HB 218 (2023) passage (Record 605)Texas House of Representatives
  6. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 63: HB 46 (2025) passage (Record 2257)Texas House of Representatives
  7. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 70: SB 3 (2025) passage (Record 3304)Texas House of Representatives
  8. HB 2777 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  9. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 53: HB 186 (2025) passage (Record 972)Texas House of Representatives
  10. HB 4901 (2025), introduced textTexas Legislature Online
  11. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 46: SB 2 (2025) passage (Record 300)Texas House of Representatives
  12. House Journal, 88th Legislature, Fourth Called Session, Day 5: Amendment No. 2 (Raney) to HB 1 (2023, fourth called session) amendment (Record 56)Texas House of Representatives
  13. House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 41: SB 8 (2021) passage (Record 784)Texas House of Representatives
  14. House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 41: HB 1280 (2021) passage (Record 793)Texas House of Representatives
  15. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Second Called Session, Day 10: HB 7 (2025, second called session) passage (Record 135)Texas House of Representatives
  16. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 71: SB 11 (2025) passage (Record 3315)Texas House of Representatives
  17. House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 45: HB 900 (2023) passage (Record 351)Texas House of Representatives
  18. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 76: SB 13 (2025) passage (Record 3921)Texas House of Representatives
  19. House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 68: SB 17 (2023) passage (Record 1921)Texas House of Representatives
  20. House Journal, 88th Legislature, Fourth Called Session, Day 5: SB 4 (2023, fourth called session) passage (Record 48)Texas House of Representatives
  21. House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 63: SB 14 (2023) passage (Record 1688)Texas House of Representatives
  22. House Journal, 87th Legislature, Third Called Session, Day 6: HB 25 (2021, third called session) passage (Record 83)Texas House of Representatives
  23. House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 66: SB 15 (2023) passage (Record 1813)Texas House of Representatives
  24. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 60: SB 17 (2025) passage (Record 1881)Texas House of Representatives
  25. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Second Called Session, Day 5: HB 4 (2025, second called session) passage (Record 30)Texas House of Representatives
  26. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 68: SB 9 (2025) passage (Record 3003)Texas House of Representatives
  27. House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 42: HB 1900 (2021) passage (Record 847)Texas House of Representatives
  28. House Journal, 87th Legislature, Second Called Session, Day 6: SB 1 (2021, second called session) conference committee report (Record 118)Texas House of Representatives
  29. House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 27: HB 1927 (2021) passage (Record 298)Texas House of Representatives
  30. House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 53: HB 1927 (2021) conference committee report (Record 1335)Texas House of Representatives
  31. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 64: HB 1586 (2025) passage (Record 2465)Texas House of Representatives
  32. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 75: SB 6 (2025) passage (Record 3643)Texas House of Representatives
  33. House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 51: HB 6 (2023) passage (Record 683)Texas House of Representatives
  34. HB 4901 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill history (authors and coauthors)Texas Legislature Online