Dr. Ray Callas, M.D., an anesthesiologist from Beaumont made a stop here in Jasper on Wednesday, as he stumps for the District 21 State Representative seat now held by Dade Phelan. Phelan announced earlier this year that he would not be seeking re-election.

A native of Galveston and a Veteran of Desert Storm, and long time Republican, Callas describes himself as a conservative, who is pro-life, pro-gun and non-woke. While Callas says he supports the rights of all, he does not believe in girls being in boys sports or vice versa.

Callas, who met with the residents of Jasper County in a meet and greet in which around 25 were present at the Career Center on the campus of Jasper High School, shortly after 2:00 said he wants the people of Southeast Texas and State House District 21 to be form

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