EXHIBIT 23.1


                       Consent of Independent Accountants



We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Form S-8) of United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.
pertaining to the United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. 1992 Stock Option Plan, as
Amended and Restated and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report
dated March 20, 2002, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K)
for the year ended December 31, 2001, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.


Ernst & Young LLP
November 15, 2002




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