EXHIBIT (25a)
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF
1939 OF A CORPORATION
DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE

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CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 305(b)(2)____.

TEXAS COMMERCE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)

ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF 75-1992896
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (I.R.S. employer
(State of incorporation identification no.)
if not a National Bank)

P.O. BOX 2320 75221-2320
DALLAS, TEXAS (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)

LEE BOOCKER
TEXAS COMMERCE BANK N A
600 TRAVIS
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002
(713) 216-2448
(Name, address and telephone
number of agent for service)

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FINA OIL AND CHEMICAL COMPANY
FINA, INC
(Exact name of obligors as specified in their charters)

DELAWARE 75-0990403
DELAWARE 13-1820692

(States or other jurisdictions of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification nos.)

FINA PLAZA
DALLAS, TEXAS 75206
(Address of each obligor's principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

SENIOR DEBT SECURITIES, VARIOUS SERIES
(Title of the indenture securities)

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ITEM 1. GENERAL INFORMATION.

Furnish the following information as to the Trustee:

(a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to
which it is subject.

NAME ADDRESS
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Comptroller of the Currency Washington, D.C.
Federal Reserve Bank Dallas, Texas
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Washington, D.C.
National Bank Examiners Dallas, Texas

(b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.

Yes.

ITEM 2. AFFILIATIONS WITH THE OBLIGOR.

If the obligor is an affiliate of the Trustee, describe each such
affiliation.

None.

ITEM 16. LIST OF EXHIBITS.

List below all exhibits filed as part of this statement of
eligibility:

Exhibit 1. A copy of the Articles of Association of the Trustee as now in effect.
Exhibit 2. A copy of the certificate of authority of the Trustee to commence business.
Exhibit 3. A copy of the authorization of the Trustee to exercise corporate trust powers.
Exhibit 4. A copy of the existing bylaws of the Trustee.
Exhibit 5. Not Applicable.
Exhibit 6. The consents of the United States institutional trustees required by Section 321(b) of
the Trust Indenture Act of 1939.
Exhibit 7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee published pursuant to law or
the requirements of its supervising or examining authority.
Exhibit 8. Not Applicable.
Exhibit 9. Not Applicable.

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Exhibit 1. Incorporated by reference to exhibit bearing the same designation and previously filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission as exhibit to the Form S-3 File No.
333-02927.
Exhibit 2. Incorporated by reference to exhibit bearing the same designation and previously filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission as exhibit to the Form S-3 File No.
333-02927.
Exhibit 3. Incorporated by reference to exhibit bearing the same designation and previously filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission as exhibit to the Form S-3 File No.
333-02927.
Exhibit 4. Incorporated by reference to exhibit bearing the same designation and previously filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission as exhibit to the Form S-3 File No.
333-02927.
Exhibit 6. Filed herewith.
Exhibit 7. Incorporated by reference to exhibit bearing the same designation and previously filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission as exhibit to the Form S-3 File No.
333-02927.

The answer to Item 2 is based in part on information provided or
confirmed by the obligor. The accuracy and completeness of such information is
hereby disclaimed by the Trustee.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the
Trustee, Texas Commerce Bank National Association, a national banking
association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of
America, has duly caused this statement of eligibility to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the City of
Dallas, and State of Texas, on the 26th day of June 1996.

TEXAS COMMERCE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

By: /s/ JOHN G. JONES
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Name: John G. Jones
Title: Vice President and Trust Officer

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EXHIBIT 6

Texas Commerce Bank National Association, as a condition to
qualification under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, consents that reports of
examinations by federal, state, territorial, or district authorities may be
furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange Commission of the
United States upon request of said Commission for said reports, as provided in
Section 321 of said Trust Indenture Act of 1939.

TEXAS COMMERCE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

By: /s/ JOHN G. JONES
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Name: John G. Jones
Title: Vice President and Trust Officer
Date: June 26, 1996