Summary
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Congressman Tony Gonzales over allegations of sexual misconduct with a former aide. The investigation will look into claims that Gonzales gave special favors that may break House rules. Gonzales, facing accusations related to a former staffer's alleged affair and subsequent death, has stated he will not resign.
Key Facts
- The House Ethics Committee is investigating Tony Gonzales, a Republican congressman from Texas.
- The investigation involves allegations of sexual misconduct with a former aide and providing special favors.
- Gonzales says the allegations do not present all of the facts and plans to stay in office.
- Gonzales has a background as a U.S. Navy veteran with 20 years of service, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Text messages reportedly show a former staffer, Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, claiming an affair with Gonzales.
- Santos-Aviles died by suicide in September 2025, according to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
- Gonzales is currently in a runoff election against Brandon Herrera, a gun-rights influencer.
