UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 19, 2004
TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-4887 75-0832210
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1341 West Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75247
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (972) 647-6700
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5.02 Appointment of Principal Officers
Signature Robert C. Moore
Vice President and General Counsel
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 20, 2004
/s/ Robert C. Moore
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Exhibit 99 Letter dated October 19, 2004