Congressman Files Police Report After Staffer Shares Personal Info

Rep. Wesley Hunt accuses Sen. John Cornyn's campaign of 'doxxing' and endangering his family

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt has filed a police report after Sen. John Cornyn's senior adviser, Matt Mackowiak, posted Hunt's personal information online. Hunt's campaign calls the move "doxxing" and says it endangered his family. The post was tied to voter fraud allegations, which Hunt denies as the dispute escalates.

Why it matters

This case highlights growing concerns about the online harassment and targeting of public officials, which can put their families at risk. It also raises questions about the appropriate use of personal information in political disputes and the line between legitimate scrutiny and illegal doxxing.

The details

Mackowiak posted images to social media containing Hunt's personal information, including his address, driver's license number, and Social Security number, in an effort to accuse the Houston lawmaker of committing voter fraud in 2016. Hunt's campaign has filed a police report, and law enforcement plans to subpoena the deleted social media post. The Hunt campaign says the Cornyn campaign's "silence on the matter can only mean one thing: they condone it."

  • On February 17, 2026, Rep. Wesley Hunt filed a police report.
  • Last week, Cornyn's senior adviser, Matt Mackowiak, posted Hunt's personal information online.

The players

Rep. Wesley Hunt

A U.S. Representative from Texas who has filed a police report after his personal information was posted online by a Cornyn campaign staffer.

Matt Mackowiak

The senior adviser for Sen. John Cornyn's campaign, who posted Rep. Hunt's personal information online in an effort to accuse him of voter fraud.

Sen. John Cornyn

A U.S. Senator from Texas whose campaign is involved in the dispute over the posting of Rep. Hunt's personal information.

Mark Herman

The Harris County Constable whose office confirmed that Rep. Hunt filed a police report.

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What they’re saying

“In this current climate of political violence, doxxing the home address of a sitting Member of Congress or his family isn't 'hardball politics.' It's reckless. It's dangerous. It's illegal. And it puts lives at risk. The Cornyn campaign's silence on the matter can only mean one thing: they condone it.”

— Hunt campaign spokesperson (FOX Local)

What’s next

Law enforcement officials intend to subpoena the deleted social media post that contained Rep. Hunt's personal information.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing problem of public officials being targeted online, which can put their families at risk. It raises important questions about the appropriate use of personal information in political disputes and the need for stronger safeguards to protect elected representatives and their loved ones.