US EditionTexas Rep. Gonzales resists calls to resign over allegations of an affair with an ex-staffer
Despite explicit texts and calls from multiple GOP members, Rep. Gonzales denies resignation amid an ethics probe and faces a tight primary next week, a poll shows 45% favor his opponent.
- On Tuesday, Rep. Tony Gonzales told CNN he would not resign amid the allegations, marking his first public comments since the reports surfaced, and he declined to discuss prior conversations.
- Reports this week allege an affair with a senior staffer who later died by suicide, and published exchanges included a message provided to CNN by the staffer’s husband showing Tony Gonzales asking for a `sexy pic`.
- Several Republican colleagues have publicly urged Gonzales to resign, including Lauren Boebert, Nancy Mace, Anna Paulina Luna, Thomas Massie, and Tim Burchett, while House Majority Leader Steve Scalise called the allegations serious.
- Gonzales is scheduled to meet Speaker Mike Johnson and the House Ethics Commission review the matter, one week before the March 3 primary rematch with Brandon Herrera.
- Gonzales told CNN he is being blackmailed and emphasized `I work every day for the people of Texas`, saying there will be ample time for all facts to come out.
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Texas congressman won’t resign after alleged affair, staffer suicide
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican representing the largest border district in Texas, CD 23, says he won’t resign in response to growing calls in his district and by Republican members of Congress to do so.
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales says he won’t resign despite explicit texts with staffer
By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune February 24, 2026 WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, said Tuesday he will not resign in the wake of the release of explicit text messages between him and his former aide, who died after lighting herself on fire last year. “I am not going to resign,” Gonzales told CNN Tuesday. “I work every day for the people of Texas, and there will be opportunity for all the details and facts. What you’ve seen …
Texas Republicans sidestep Gonzales allegations
Texas Republicans are largely sidestepping questions about embattled Texas GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales, who allegedly had an affair with a former staffer who later died after setting herself on fire. They’re not leaping to his defense, either. Rep. Beth Van Duyne said Gonzales’ electoral fate is “up to his constituents,” while Sen. John Cornyn said, “I’ve got my own race to run. I’ll let the speaker deal with that.” Retiring Rep. Mike McCaul added: “…
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