Texas Congressman Faces Scrutiny After Former Aide's Suicide and Allegations

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales faces calls for resignation following the suicide of his former aide, Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, who set herself on fire in September 2025. Police records reveal Santos-Aviles accused her estranged husband of infidelity with her best friend before her death. Additionally, sexually suggestive text messages between Gonzales and Santos-Aviles from May 2024 have surfaced, raising questions about a possible affair despite House rules prohibiting such relationships. Gonzales denies wrongdoing amid ongoing political scrutiny.