EXHIBIT 23 (e)
 



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT



We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 333-
43811 on Form S-3 and Registration Statement No. 333-43811-01 on Post Effective
Amendment No. 1 to Form S-3 of our report dated February 24, 1998, appearing in
the Annual Report on Form 10-K of ENSERCH Corporation for the year ended
December 31, 1997.



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP


Dallas, Texas
March 25, 1998