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Texas Rep. Gonzales Faces Scandal, Drops Reelection Bid

4/6/2026

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Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales faces scrutiny after revelations of inappropriate advances toward staffers.
Text messages from 2020 show him pressuring political director for sexual favors while married.
His aide Regina Santos-Aviles, who had an affair with him, died after setting herself on fire.
Gonzales acknowledged wrongdoing but has not resigned, citing potential impacts on GOP margins in the House.
He dropped his reelection bid amid the scandal.

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Story summary

Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales faces scrutiny after revelations of inappropriate advances toward staffers.
Text messages from 2020 show him pressuring political director for sexual favors while married.
His aide Regina Santos-Aviles, who had an affair with him, died after setting herself on fire.
Gonzales acknowledged wrongdoing but has not resigned, citing potential impacts on GOP margins in the House.
He dropped his reelection bid amid the scandal.