Allan Ritter

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Allan Ritter
Texas House of Representatives District 21
Incumbent
Assumed office
1999
Current term ends
2010
Political party Democrat
Profession Businessman
Website Allan Ritter

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Allan Ritter is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 21 since 1999.

Ritter currently sits on the Board of Allied Building Stores, and is President of the Ritter Lumber Company. He previously worked as Vice Chairman of Allied Building Stores from 1996-1998, and in sales and management for the Ritter Lumber Company from 1972-1988.

Ritter is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Coastal Conservation Association, Crimestoppers, First Baptist Church of Nederland, National Rifle Association, Nederland Economic and Development Council, Southwestern Cattle Association, Texas Construction Industry Council, Texas and Southwest Cattlemen's Association, and Young Men's Business League.[1]

Issue positions

Ritter did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]

Committee membership

Sponsored legislation

  • HB 2664 - Relating to creating a defense to prosecution for the offense of unlawful carrying of a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain businesses.
  • HB 4231 - Relating to the conveyancing or transfer in this state of water imported into this state from a source located outside this state.
  • HB 4232 - Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property used to control pollution.
  • HB 4592 - Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.[3]

Major donors

Below are Ritter's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[4]

Contributor 2008 total
Border Health $10,000
Ryan & Co $5,000
Texas Assoc of Realtors $5,000
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma $4,000
Texas Optometric Assoc $4,000

External links

References

  1. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Ritter
  2. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Allan Ritter Issue Positions
  3. ↑ Texas Legislature - Bills Authored/Joint Authored by Rep. Ritter
  4. ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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