Rep. Tony Gonzales Reportedly Asked Aide About Favorite Sexual Positions Before She Committed Suicide: 'Too Far'

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales asked an aide about her favorite sexual positions and for her to send "sexy" pictures, according to a new report. The texts are at the center of a scandal following the suicide of the woman and an ongoing investigation of the issue.

The San Antonio Express-News detailed that the requests were made in the spring of 2024 in the middle of a primary fight.

"Send me a sexy pic," he told Regina Ann Santos-Aviles," back then the director of his regional district office in Uvalde.

The woman said that she'd had a difficult week, telling Gonzales "you don't really want a hot picture of me." The lawmaker said he did, urging her to "hurry."

After Santos-Aviles said she didn't like doing that, Gonzales asked for one again, saying "I'm just such a visual person." He went on to ask her about her favorite sexual positions and told her he was fantasizing about having sex with her.

Santos-Aviles told Gonzales he was going "too far" twice, but they ended up making plans to meet two days later in Uvalde, where he would be campaigning.

The outlet claimed that Gonzales, who is married and has six children, pursued a romantic relationship with Santos-Aviles. The texts were provided by the woman's former husband, Adrian Aviles, with the outlet later authenticating them.

The issue resurfaced over the past days, with Punchbowl news noting that the Office of Congressional Conduct has been looking into potential House rules violations related to the alleged affair.

The outlet noted that even if Gonzales wins his primary on March 3 he could face an investigation by the House Ethics Committee depending on the conclusions reached by the Office of Congressional Conduct.

House Rule 23 prohibits members from any "sexual relationship" with employees under their supervision. Adrian Aviles said the relationship had lasted two to three weeks at that point. Aviles said he later contacted Gonzales and members of his staff to say he knew about the relationship and intended to make it public, after which, he claimed, his wife was marginalized at work.

Authorities said Santos-Aviles poured gasoline on herself outside her home on September 13, 2025, and died the next day at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. The Bexar County Medical Examiner ruled her death a suicide, and police said surveillance video showed she was alone and that there was no evidence of foul play.

Gonzales, on his end, said Aviles is trying to blackmail him. He posted an image on social media showing a message from his attorney, Bobby Barrera. It claims that Aviles is seeking $300,000 for a non-disclosure agreement to refrain from filing a civil action that could damage his career. It appears that the parties have not reached an agreement, leading Adrian Aviles to provide the San Antonio Express-News with the texts in question.