March 4, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee said Wednesday that it has opened an investigation of Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, over allegations that include having an affair with an aide.

The top Republican and Democratic members on the committee said in a joint statement that an investigative panel would look into whether Gonzales engaged in sexual misconduct toward an employee in his office and whether he discriminated unfairly by dispensing special favors or privileges.

 

 

The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, amid allegations of an affair with a former aide and potential sexual misconduct and favoritism, despite Gonzales denying wrongdoing and refusing to resign. The third-term congressman, a Navy veteran and father of six, is currently facing a May runoff against Brandon Herrera after a close primary race, while revelations of text messages from the aide claiming an affair have surfaced, intensifying scrutiny on his conduct.

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