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Embattled Texas Rep. Gonzales Resigns Amid Sex Scandal

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Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales, who was facing allegations of sexual misconduct with subordinates, announced his intention to resign on Monday.

“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,” Gonzales, a Republican, wrote on X.

Gonzales’ announcement came an hour after Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., who has also been accused of sexual misconduct, announced he would resign from Congress. Swalwell fully denies the accusations.

In February, the San Antonio Express-News published sexually explicit messages sent by Gonzales to Regina Santos-Aviles, an aide who later committed suicide in an act of self-immolation.

Her widower also accused Gonzales of having had an affair with his wife.

In March, Gonzales admitted to the affair, calling it a “lapse in judgement” and dropped his reelection bid.

In April, a former campaign aide accused Gonzales of having sent her sexual messages.

Gonzales faced the possibility of expulsion.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., had announced her intention to force votes of expulsion for both Swalwell and Gonzales.

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