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                                                                      EXHIBIT 23




INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
033-61073 and 033-61075 of Commercial Metals Company on Form S-8 of our report
dated October 16, 1996, appearing in the Annual Report of Form 10-K of
Commercial Metals Company for the year ended August 31, 1996.


Deloitte & Touche LLP

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP


Dallas, Texas
November 27, 1996