Tony Gonzales Faces Ethics Probe After Admitting Affair With Aide

The House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into Tony Gonzales after the Texas Republican admitted to an affair with staffer Regina Ann Santos-Aviles.Tony Gonzales confessed to a lapse in judgment following the release of text messages showing he pressured the aide into sexual conversations while in office.Regina Ann Santos-Aviles died by suicide in September 2025 after setting herself on fire at her home, leading to increased scrutiny of the congressman's conduct.The investigation and calls for resignation from Anna Paulina Luna come as Tony Gonzales prepares for a primary runoff election against Brandon Herrera.