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Tony Gonzales

Tony Gonzales is an American politician and U.S.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tony Gonzales is an American politician and U.S. Navy veteran who represented Texas's 23rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2021 until his resignation in April 2026. A Republican, he was known for representing a border district stretching between San Antonio and El Paso. His birth name is Ernest Anthony Gonzales II.

Early life and education

Tony Gonzales was born in 1980 and is identified in congressional records as Ernest Anthony Gonzales II. Congressional biographical material lists multiple degrees and graduate study, along with service-related professional and academic roles.

Military career

Before entering Congress, Gonzales served in the United States Navy from 1999 to 2019. Sources describe him as a cryptologist and later a master chief petty officer, with experience tied to military and intelligence work.

U.S. House of Representatives

Gonzales was elected to represent Texas's 23rd congressional district in 2020 and served in the 117th, 118th, and 119th Congresses. Congressional records list him as a Republican from San Antonio, and he served on House committees including Appropriations.

Resignation

House Clerk records state that Gonzales resigned on April 14, 2026. News coverage reported that the resignation followed public controversy involving allegations related to a former aide.

Key facts

  • Served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 23rd congressional district from 2021 to 2026.
  • Was a member of the Republican Party.
  • Served in the United States Navy from 1999 to 2019.
  • Represented a large district along the U.S.-Mexico border.
  • Resigned from Congress in April 2026.
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tony Gonzales?
Tony Gonzales is an American Republican politician and former U.S. Navy veteran who represented Texas's 23rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What was Tony Gonzales's full name?
His birth name is Ernest Anthony Gonzales II.
What district did Tony Gonzales represent?
He represented Texas's 23rd congressional district, a large border district in southwest Texas.
What party does Tony Gonzales belong to?
He is a member of the Republican Party.
When did Tony Gonzales resign from Congress?
House Clerk records say he resigned on April 14, 2026.

References

  1. Congress.gov — https://www.congress.gov/member/tony-gonzales/G000594
    Supports: Party, office held, district, and congressional service dates.
  2. GovInfo / Congressional Directory — https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CDIR-2022-10-26/html/CDIR-2022-10-26-TX-H-23.htm
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, education, military service, committee assignment, and election to Congress.
  3. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — https://clerk.house.gov/members/G000594
    Supports: Resignation date and official member record.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Gonzales
    Supports: Birth name, party, service dates, and general biographical overview.