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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATD INCOME, CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED
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 COMPANY
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