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Republican (1854-present)

Ernest “Tony” Gonzales

Congressman Tony Gonzales is a dedicated patriot with twenty years of military experience. Abandoned by his father at the age of two months, Tony knew he had to work hard to get ahead in life. At the age of 18, he left high school to join the military and provide a path to success for himself and his family.

As a career cryptologist in the United States Navy, he rose to the highest enlisted rank of Master Chief Petty Officer for his support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. With multiple deployments to the Middle East and Asia, Tony has firsthand experience about the security challenges that face our country and the international community at large.

Cybersecurity

As cyber-attacks in the U.S. increase, so does the need for cybersecurity. Harnessing his background as a Navy cryptologist, Congressman Gonzales has made it a top priority in Congress to introduce legislation, secure funding, and work with experts to strengthen our nation’s cybersecurity and defense. 

  • Introduced the National Digital Reserve Corps Act: This legislation would form a National Digital Reserve Corps, harnessing the power of private sector, AI, and cybersecurity experts to bolster the cybersecurity efforts of our federal government. 
  • Hosted Cybersecurity Roundtables: Congressman Gonzales hosted two cybersecurity roundtables, in San Antonio and D.C., with members of Congress, the House Homeland Security Committee and industry experts to discuss ways the U.S. can strengthen our cyber defense.
  • Appointed to the American Security Task Force: The task force, led by Rep. John Katko (R-NY-24), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, focuses on finding conservative solutions to securing our communities, preparing our country for developing threats and protecting future generations of Americans to come.
  • Secured Funds for Texas’ Cybersecurity: In the FY2022 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, Congressman Gonzales secured funds for cybersecurity infrastructure to better prepare our communities against acts of terrorism, ransomware attacks or other emergencies. 
  • Updated the VA’s Enterprise Cybersecurity Strategy: Congressman Gonzales worked with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) to update and bolster their Enterprise Cybersecurity Strategy for the first time in three years.