Exhibit 23(d)


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration  Statements No.
33-69554 and  333-42985 on Form S-3, and Registration Statement No. 33-83976
on Form S-3, as amended by Post Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-3, of
Texas Utilities Electric Company of our report dated March 5, 1999,
appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Texas Utilities Electric
Company for the year ended December 31, 1998.





Dallas, Texas
March 22, 1999