House opens inquiry into Texas lawmaker over alleged affair with aide

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 4, 2026 at 05:38 PM

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The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Texas Republican Representative Tony Gonzales following allegations of an affair with a former aide. The committee will examine claims of sexual misconduct and whether Gonzales unfairly granted special favors to the employee. The investigation follows reports by the San Antonio Express-News of text messages suggesting an affair between Gonzales and Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide in September 2023. Gonzales, who is in his third term, denies the allegations and says all the facts have not been revealed. He recently faced a primary challenge and will be in a May runoff election.

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