Exhibit 23.2

Consent of Independent Public Accountants

The Board of Directors
CSW UK Holdings:

We consent to the  incorporation by reference in the registration  statements on
Form S-8 and on Form S-3 of  Central  and South West  Corporation  of our report
dated 17 January 2000, with respect to the consolidated  balance sheet of CSW UK
Holdings as of 31 December  1999,  and the related  consolidated  statements  of
earnings and cash flows for the year then ended,  which report appears in the 31
December 1999, annual report on Form 10-K of Central and South West Corporation.

KPMG Audit Plc                                               London, England
Chartered Accountants                                        3 February 2000
Registered Auditors



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