Exhibit 23



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT



We consent to the  incorporation  by reference in  Registration  Statement  Nos.
333-33284  and  333-00973 and  Post-Effective  Amendment  No. 1 to  Registration
Statement No.  333-100623 of Public  Service  Company of Oklahoma on Form S-3 of
our reports dated February 21, 2003,  appearing in and incorporated by reference
in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Public Service Company of Oklahoma for the
year ended December 31, 2002.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Columbus, Ohio
March 20, 2003