Anesthesiologist and Texas state Rep. Tom Oliverson, MD, is running for Texas House speaker, Spectrum News 1 reported March 22.
A fourth-term representative, he will challenge current Speaker Dade Phelan, if he gets past his primary runoff election May 28.
Dr. Oliverson is a managing partner and practicing physician at Dallas-based U.S. Anesthesia Partners, the largest anesthesia group in Texas.