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Rep. Tony Gonzales to File for Retirement Amid Ethics Probe

The Texas congressman said he would file paperwork to leave office when he returned to Washington.
Rep. Tony Gonzales to File for Retirement Amid Ethics Probe
Flanked by members of the Congressional Hispanic Conference, co-chair Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 1, 2023. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announced on April 13 that he would file for retirement after a second staff member came forward claiming that she received sexually explicit text messages while working for the married congressman.

“There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all,“ Gonzales posted on X on April 13. ”When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office. It has been my privilege to serve the great people of Texas.”

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