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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME, CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, AND
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> TEXAS UTILITIES ELECTRIC COMPANY
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