[LOGO] PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: VALHI, INC. JOSEPH S. COMPOFELICE THREE LINCOLN CENTRE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700 (281) 423-3303 DALLAS, TEXAS 75240-2697 (972) 233-1700 VALHI DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND DALLAS, TEXAS . . . February 13, 1997 . . . Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of five cents ($0.05) per share on its common stock, payable on March 31, 1997 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 19, 1997. Valhi, Inc. is engaged in the chemicals, fast food, components products, waste management and other industries.