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                                                                   EXHIBIT 23.3


                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS


     As independent petroleum engineers, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference of our report included in this Form 10-K, into Tom Brown, Inc.'s
previously filed Registration Statements on Form S-8 Nos. 33-42991, 33-44225,
33-60191, 33- 60842, and 333-13157.



                                       RYDER SCOTT COMPANY

March 25, 1997


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