Exhibit No. (23)a.




INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
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We consent to the incorporation by reference in Kimberly-Clark Corporation's
Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 33-5299, 33-30425, 33-49050, 33-
58402 and 33-64689) and on Form S-3 (Nos. 33-52343 and 33-54177) of our
reports dated January 30, 1996, appearing in and incorporated by reference in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kimberly-Clark Corporation for the year
ended December 31, 1995.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
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DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Dallas, Texas
March 22, 1996