EXHIBIT (15)

Enserch Exploration, Inc:



We have made a review, in accordance with standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, of the unaudited interim
condensed consolidated financial information of Enserch Exploration,  Inc.
and subsidiaries for the periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, as indicated
in our report dated July 29, 1996; because we did not perform an audit, we
expressed no opinion on that information.


We are aware that our report referred to above, which is included in your
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996, is
incorporated by reference in Registration  Statements No. 33-57715 and No. 33-
60587 on Form S-8.

We also are aware that the aforementioned report, pursuant to Rule 436(c)
under the Securities Act, is not considered a part of the Registration
Statement prepared or certified by an accountant or a report prepared or
certified by an accountant within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of that
Act.



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Dallas, Texas
August 12, 1996