Bill Archer
William Reynolds Archer Jr. (born March 22, 1928) is an American retired lawyer and politician. Archer served two terms, from 1967 to 1971, in the Texas House of Representatives – changing from the Democratic to the Republican party in 1967 – and later represented Texas in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican for 30 years, from 1971 until 2001, serving for his last six years as chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.
Bill Archer | |
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| Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Sam Gibbons |
| Succeeded by | Bill Thomas |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 7th district | |
| In office January 3, 1971 – January 3, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | George H. W. Bush |
| Succeeded by | John Culberson |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 10, 1967 – January 12, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Wallace H. Miller |
| Succeeded by | district seat abolished |
| Member of the Hunters Creek Village City Council | |
| In office 1955–1962 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Reynolds Archer Jr. March 22, 1928 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (after 1967) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (before 1967) |
| Spouse | Sharon Sawyer |
| Education | University of Texas, Austin (BBA, LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1951-1953 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
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