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.