US EditionTexts show Rep. Tony Gonzales sent sexually explicit messages to staffer
Explicit late-night texts from Rep. Tony Gonzales to a deceased aide have triggered ethics reviews and resignation calls from at least four House Republicans.
- On Monday, Rep. Tony Gonzales was linked to newly released late-night texts between him and former regional district director Regina Santos-Aviles, which News 4 and Fox SA obtained and verified.
- Adrian Aviles says he discovered text messages and sent a June 2024 group-chat message to Gonzales staffers, while his attorney says frustration with Gonzales's denials prompted him to release the material.
- In a May 2024 exchange, messages show Gonzales requesting `a sexy pic` while texts between 12:15 a.m. and 12:54 a.m. have Santos-Aviles twice saying it was `going too far` as he pressed sexual topics including `anal`.
- On Monday, a fellow House Republican called for Gonzales to resign as the Office of Congressional Conduct wrapped its probe but cannot send a report before the March 3 primary.
- Political moves, including NRCC ads and a House Freedom Fund endorsement on Monday, reshape Gonzales' primary race as Bobby Barrera says legal action is under consideration.
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Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales Facing Pressure to Resign Over Text Messages to Staffer Who Died By Suicide
Texas lawmaker Tony Gonzales is being pressured to resign from his position ahead of the November primaries after newly released "sexually explicit" text messages show his conversations with ex-staffer Regina Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide last year
Republican Congressman Faces Calls to Resign After Creepy Texts With Ex-Staffer Who Committed Suicide Emerge * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Kaley
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas is facing growing calls to resign after some disturbing, sexually-suggestive text messages with a former aide came to light. The staffer, Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, killed herself by setting herself on fire several months ago. Police ruled it a suicide with no signs of foul play. Now, according to just-released text messages obtained from Regina’s phone, it’s been revealed that she allegedly had an affair wi…
MAGA Lawmakers Call for Republican to Resign Following Release of Disturbing Texts
Pressure is mounting on Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) to resign following the publication of text messages that show the married three-term congressman pressured a staffer to send him “sexy” pics and quizzed her about favorite sexual positions, even as she told him his sexually-charged banter was going “too far.” Several lawmakers from both parties have called for Gonzales to step down, including a number of prominent MAGA women. Regina Santos-…
Texas congressman pressured to resign over alleged affair with staffer
House Republicans are calling for Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, to step down after he was accused of coercing a sexual relationship with a staff member who later died by suicide. The calls stem from newly released text messages, allegedly between Gonzales and the staffer, Regina Santos-Aviles, who set herself on fire in September 2025. Reps. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo; Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.; and Nancy Mace, R-S.C., spoke out against Gonzales on …
House Republicans come closer to losing the majority amid a deadly scandal
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