Exhibit 23.1



            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


     We hereby  consent to the  incorporation  by reference in the  Registration
Statements  on Forms  S-8  (Form  S-8 Nos.  333-47539  and  333-56163)  of CompX
International  Inc. of our report dated March 16, 2006 relating to the financial
statements and financial  statement  schedule which appears in this 10-K.



PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Dallas, Texas
March 16, 2006