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Capriglione Admits Past Affair as Abortion Funding Allegations Surface

He has threatened defamation suits as fellow GOP lawmakers press for his resignation or a formal investigation

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State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, R-Southlake, on the House floor at lawmakers debate bills at the Texas Capitol on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Overview

  • Political outlet Current Revolt released a 25-minute video on July 25 featuring Alex Grace’s allegations that Capriglione paid her for meetups and funded abortions.
  • Capriglione acknowledged a years-old affair but called claims of abortion funding and travel to Amsterdam “categorically false.”
  • In a July 22 announcement he confirmed he will not seek reelection in 2026 and plans to complete his term through January 2027.
  • GOP colleagues led by Rep. Briscoe Cain have called for his resignation and urged the Texas House General Investigating Committee to open a probe into the allegations.
  • The lawmaker threatened defamation lawsuits against Alex Grace and Current Revolt, insisting he will continue his work through the special legislative session.