EXHIBIT 23.1


                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
Number 2-95879 on Form S-8, Post-Effective Amendment Number 9 to Registration
Statement Number 2-48986 on Form S-8, and Registration Statement Number 33-53715
on Form S-8 of Texas Industries, Inc. and in the related Prospectuses of our
report dated July 14, 1995, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements of Texas Industries, Inc. included in the annual report on Form 10-K
for the year ended May 31, 1995.



                                                Ernst & Young LLP



Dallas, Texas
August 23, 1995



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