Earlier this year we reported that Rep. Tony Gonzales had a staffer, Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, who killed herself after an affair with Gonzales:
Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales from Texas had an affair with a female staffer in 2024, who immolated herself to death over a year later in September of last year.
Now, new texts have come to light that show some very unethical and immoral conversations Gonzales had with his staffer, Regina Ann Santos-Aviles.
Gonzales is a married father of six, according to the report.
Santos-Aviles was married and the mother of an 8-year-old son.
This came out in February. Now Gonzales is getting out of dodge:
There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all. When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office. It has been my privilege to serve the great people of Texas.
— Rep. Tony Gonzales (@RepTonyGonzales) April 13, 2026
Another scumbag getting out of Congress. Good.