Beaumont physician Ray Callas, MD, has entered the Republican primary race for House District 21. From Desert Storm to the operating room to the Capitol halls, I have given my all to protect life and preserve the liberty forged by our founding fathers," Dr. Callas said. Reared on the Texas Coast, Dr. Callas is a proud Texas Aggie and graduate from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, where he honed his profession as an anesthesiologist. As state representative, Dr. Callas is committed to fixing our state's broken property tax system to deliver meaningful and lasting relief to Texans, especially seniors. Dr. Callas announced his campaign following reports that incumbent former Speaker Dade Phelan will not seek re-election.