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EXHIBIT 23.3
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Form S-3) and related Prospectus of Atmos Energy
Corporation for $500,000,000 of debt securities and common stock and to the
incorporation by reference therein of our reports dated November 9, 1999, with
respect to the consolidated financial statements of Atmos Energy Corporation
incorporated by reference in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
September 30, 1999 and the related financial statement schedule included
therein, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Ernst & Young LLP
Dallas, Texas
November 3, 2000
