Exhibit 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 33-52783) pertaining to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan of Justin
Industries, Inc. of our report dated June 14, 2000, with respect to the
financial statements and schedules of the Justin Industries, Inc. Employee Stock
Ownership Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended
December 31, 1999.
/S/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Fort Worth, Texas
June 14, 2000
