New allegations that Rep. Tony Gonzales sent sexually explicit text messages to a campaign staffer marked the second time the Texas Republican has been accused of sexual advances toward an

Tony Gonzales faces new allegations of sending explicit texts to a staffer, adding to ongoing scrutiny, an ethics investigation, and fallout from his admitted relationship with aide Regina Santos-Aviles.

WASHINGTON — Disgraced Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales — who dropped his reelection bid after revelations of his sexual advances on a subordinate who later fatally set herself on fire — prodded another staffer for sex years earlier,

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas and gun activist Brandon Herrera are locked in a tight primary battle, as Gonzales faces calls to resign after being accused of having an affair with an aide who later died by suicide.

It comes after Gonzales admitted to a romantic relationship with staffer, Regina Santos-Aviles in 2024, who later died by suicide.

At least four House Republicans have called on their colleague Tony Gonzales to either resign or refrain from running for reelection following allegations that he had an affair with a staffer who then committed suicide. The lawmakers in question are Lauren ...