August 21, 2015 5:54 PM

A business leader and Army General emerges as third candidate for Eltife Senate Seat

“Red” Brown is exploring a run. Of Bryan Hughes and David Simpson, he said “I don't think either one of them is the person to be the senator for Senate District 1. I'm that guy.”

As some leaders in East Texas get ever-more nervous about their choices for representation in the Texas Senate, a possible third choice may be on the ballot in addition to Rep. Bryan Hughes and Rep. David Simpson.

Major General James K. "Red" Brown told Quorum Report late Friday that he is actively exploring a run for the seat being vacated by Sen. Kevin Eltife, R-Tyler.

“I'm excited about the opportunity," Brown said. "I know Bryan but I don't know David very well. I respect their service in representing their House districts,” Brown said. “But I don't think either one of them is the person to be the senator for Senate District 1. I'm that guy," Brown said.

By Scott Braddock