Allan B. Ritter is an American politician and a former member of the Texas House of Representatives. He was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1998 as a Democrat representing District 21.[1][2] He switched political parties and became a Republican in 2010.[3]
In October 2013, Ritter stated that he would retire from the state legislature at the conclusion of his eighth term.[1][2] Ritter was credited with the proposal and subsequent passage of House Bill 4 in 2014, regarding the water supply in Texas, an issue first considered by the state legislature in 1999.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Allan Ritter". Texas Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ a b Aaronson, Becca (4 October 2013). "Ritter Retiring From Texas House". Texas Tribune. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ "Political People and their Moves". Texas Tribune. December 2010. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ Linton, Tom (7 August 2014). "Texas recognizes The Rainmaker, Rep. Allan Ritter". Galveston County Daily News. Retrieved 7 January 2022.