Exhibit 23(a)





CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM




We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-105133 of TXU Corp. on Form S-8 of our report dated June 24, 2004, appearing
in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the TXU Thrift Plan for the year ended
December 31, 2003.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Dallas, Texas
June 25, 2004