EXHIBIT 23.2

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to incorporation by reference in Registration Statement on Form S-4
of Meritage Corporation of our reports, dated March 25, 2002, relating to the
consolidated financial statements of Hammonds Homes, Ltd. and Subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2001 and December 31, 2000 and each of the years in the three year
period ended December 31, 2001 and Crystal City Land & Cattle, Ltd. and
Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2001 and from August 23, 2001 (date of
inception) to December 31, 2001, which reports appear in Form 8- K/A of Meritage
Corporation dated July 12, 2002 and to the reference to our firm under the
heading "Experts" in the prospectus.


/s/ Kolkhorst & Kolkhorst

Houston Texas


June 18, 2003