Exhibit 23.1


                  Consent of Independent Public Accountants


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this Registration Statement of Tanox, Inc. on form S-8 of our
report dated February 1, 2000 appearing in Tanox, Inc.'s previously filed form
S-1 Registration Statement (Registration No. 333-96025).

Houston, Texas
June 7, 2000


                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN, LLP



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