EXHIBIT 23(c)
 



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT



We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 333-
55931 and 333-32831 on Form S-3, and Registration Statement No. 333-45999 on
Form S-4, and Registration Statements No. 333-32831, 333-32833, 333-32835, 
333-32837, 333-32839, 333-32841, 333-32843 and 333-45657 on Form S-8 of Texas
Utilities Company of our report dated February 24, 1998, appearing in the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Texas Utilities Company for the year ended December 31,
1997.



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP


Dallas, Texas
March 25, 1998