Texas Rep. Gonzales Accuses Rivals of ‘Blackmail’ After Aide Affair Texts

Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales says he is being “blackmailed” after reports alleged he had an affair with a former staffer who later died. The claim has surfaced as he seeks reelection in a contested Republican primary.

The allegation centers on text messages attributed to former district office staffer Tania “Tanny” Santos-Aviles, who died in September 2025. …