Republican Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales announced he will resign from Congress on Monday.
In March, the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Gonzales over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a staff member and claims that he improperly granted preferential treatment within his congressional office. Gonzales took to X to announce his decision to step down.
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
“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 wrote.
Multiple reports note that the allegations circulated for months before formal action escalated, during which House Republican leadership did not immediately move to strip committee roles, force resignation, or publicly discipline him beyond general calls for due process and for Gonzales to address the matter. Speaker Mike Johnson publicly acknowledged the allegations as serious early on and said Gonzales needed to respond, but he did not initially endorse removal or internal punishment while the ethics process remained pending.
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