EXHIBIT 23(d)
 



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT



We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 333-
69554 on Form S-3, and Registration Statement No. 33-83976 on Post Effective
Amendment No. 1 to Form S-3, of Texas Utilities Electric Company, of our report
dated February 24, 1998, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Texas
Utilities Electric Company for the year ended December 31, 1997.



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP


Dallas, Texas
March 25, 1998