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- 1 2 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.
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