EXHIBIT 23


                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Annual Report (Form 10-K)
of Centex Construction Products, Inc. of our report dated May 24, 2002, included
in the 2002 Annual Report to Shareholders of Centex Construction Products, Inc.
We also consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements
(Form S-8 No's. 33-82820, 33-82928, 33-84394, and 333-54102) of Centex
Construction Products, Inc. of our report dated May 24, 2002, with respect to
the consolidated financial statements of Centex Construction Products, Inc.
incorporated by reference in the Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2002.



Dallas, Texas
June 21, 2002


                                                        /s/ ERNST & YOUNG
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                                                           Ernst & Young