Exhibit 23





INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-32835 of Texas Utilities Company on Form S-8 of our report dated July 10,
1998, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the ENSERCH Corporation
Employee Stock Purchase and Savings  Plan for the year ended December 31,
1997.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Dallas, Texas
July 10, 1998