Rep. Tony Gonzales will face House ethics panel probe over ‘sexual misconduct’ claim

The committee said it would investigate whether Gonzales “engaged in sexual misconduct towards an individual employed in his congressional office,” or “discriminated unfairly by dispensing special favors or privileges.”

Gonzales has denied the affair with his former aide, Regina Santos-Aviles, who died in September 2025. Several Republicans have called on Gonzales to resign, though he has said he will remain in office.

The announcement of an investigation comes a day after primary elections in Texas. Gonzales, who is running for reelection, is headed to a runoff in May. He will square off against Brandon Herrera, who is challenging Gonzales from the right.