A former Texas congressman has passed away at the age of 98. Bill Archer, who represented the Houston area, had a long career in Congress that spanned three decades. During his time in office, he chaired the House Ways and Means Committee, a powerful committee in the House of Representatives.

Further details about his life and career are available from news sources. Archer was known as a staunch conservative, but little additional information is available at this time.

For more information about Bill Archer's life and legacy, readers can refer to the original news report from FOX 7 Austin.