Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1101

Censuring Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas.

Censure of Representative Tony Gonzales

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This resolution is currently sitting in the House Committee on Ethics where it was sent in March 2026. No action has been taken on the bill for four months. It is considered stalled because the committee has not scheduled a vote or discussion.

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A new resolution in the House of Representatives seeks to officially punish Representative Tony Gonzales for his behavior. The proposal, introduced by Representative Luna, calls for a "censure," which is a formal and public way for Congress to condemn a member's actions.
The resolution is based on reports that Representative Gonzales had an affair with a member of his staff. It alleges that he sent inappropriate text messages and asked for a suggestive photo, which the resolution describes as an abuse of his position as a boss.
If this passes, Representative Gonzales would be required to stand in the front of the House chamber while the charges against him are read out loud. This is one of the strongest punishments the House can give to a member to show that their behavior has hurt the reputation of the government.

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Mar 4, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

Mar 4, 2026

Submitted in House

News

Newsweekunknown

Tony Gonzales hit with new texting allegations: What messages say

The Guardianunknown

Second ex-staffer accuses Texas lawmaker of sending sexually explicit messages

The New York Timesunknown

Texas Congressman Accused of Pursuing a Second Subordinate With Lewd Texts

news_articleCenter Left

San Antonio Express-News: Rep. Gonzales allegedly sent lewd texts to campaign staffer in 2020

NBC NewsCenter Left

Second staffer says Rep. Tony Gonzales sent her sexually explicit text messages

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Censuring Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas.

Bill NumberHRES 1101

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ethics.

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