Tony Gonzales

Republican Representative of Texas's 23rd district

Representative
Texas, district 23
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Texas, district 23
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

202-225-4511

@RepTonyGonzales

gonzales.house.gov

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October 10, 1980 (44 years old)

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American politician and United States Navy veteran
Served as the U.S. representative since 2021
Considered a moderate Republican
Voted for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and the Respect for Marriage Act
Opposed the Border Safety and Security Act of 2023 as the sole Texas Republican in the House
Voted against Jim Jordan’s nomination for Speaker of the House all three times
Faced several conservative primary challengers in 2024
Won the 2024 Republican primary nomination in a runoff election
Raised in San Antonio, Devine, and Camp Wood, Texas
Holds degrees from Chaminade University, Excelsior College, and American Public University; enrolled in a PhD program at the University of Southern Mississippi
Served in the United States Navy from 1999 to 2019, retiring as a Master Chief Petty Officer
Worked as a Department of Defense fellow and an assistant professor of political science
Votes have prompted controversy and censure from the Texas Republican Party
Committee assignments include the Committee on Appropriations
Member of the Problem Solvers Caucus and the Republican Study Committee
Describes himself as pro-life and supports increased cybersecurity funding
Advocated for giving F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War
Supported gun rights but voted for gun control measures following a school shooting in his district
Supports immigration policies like Title 42 expulsion and criticized the repeal of the Remain in Mexico policy
Voted to support Israel following a Hamas attack
Voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, codifying same-sex marriage into federal law
Married with six children and is a Roman Catholic