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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME, CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, AND
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> TEXAS UTILITIES ELECTRIC COMPANY
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