UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No.2)*
TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
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(Name of Issuer)
$.01 Par Value Common Stock
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(Title of Class of Securities)
893617-20-9
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(CUSIP Number)
Randall M. Paulson, President
Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., 10670 North Central Expressway,
Suite 300, Dallas TX 75231; Tel. (214) 692-4700
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive
Notices and Communications)
September 11, 1997
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(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule
13G to report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule
13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or
(4), check the following box ___.
Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits,
should be filed with the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) for other
parties to whom copies are to be sent.
*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a
reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the
subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment
containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a
prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall
not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the
liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all
other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
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CUSIP NO. 893617-20-9
1) Names of Reporting Persons S.S. or IRS Identification Nos. of
Above Person ###-##-####
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2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See
Instructions)
(a)
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(b)
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3) SEC Use Only
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4) Source of Funds (See Instructions) PF
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5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant
to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6) Citizenship or Place of Organization United States
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Number of (7)Sole Voting Power 288,450
Shares Bene- -----------------------
ficially (8)Shared Voting Power 0
Owned by -----------------------
Each (9)Sole Dispositive Power 288,450
Reporting --------------------
Person (10)Shared Dispositive Power 0
With -------------------
11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting
Person 288,450
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12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
Shares (See Instructions)
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13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 7.4
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14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) IN
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Item 1. Security and Issuer.
The class of equity securities to which this Schedule 13D
relates is the common stock, $.01 par value ("Common Stock") of
Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. The principal executive
offices of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. are located
at10670 North Central Expressway, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75231.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
This statement is being filed by Maurice A. Halperin. My
business address is 2500 North Military Trail, Suite 225, Boca
Raton, Florida 33431. I am a private investor. During the last
five years, I have not been convicted in a criminal proceeding
(excluding traffic violations or other similar misdemeanors) and I
have not been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or
administrative body of competent jurisdiction which resulted in my
being subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future
violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to,
federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with
respect to such laws. I am a citizen of the United States.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
The source of the funds for the purchase of the Common Stock
was my personal funds. The total amount of money used to purchase
the Common Stock is approximately $3,381,224.
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.
The purpose for the acquisitions of the Common Stock is
investment.
I plan to acquire additional Common Stock with my personal
funds for investment, depending on market conditions.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
As of September 15, 1997, I beneficially own 288,450 shares,
or approximately 7.4 percent of the outstanding Common Stock. I
have the sole power to vote and dispose of the Common Stock. There
is no shared power to vote or dispose of the Common Stock I own.
During the period from June 20, 1997 through September 15,
1997, I purchased a total of 40,400 shares of the Common Stock
through the New York Stock Exchange in 32 open market transactions.
The shares were purchased on my behalf by Raymond James &
Associates, a securities broker-dealer. The table below lists the
transaction date for each transaction, number of shares purchased,
price per share and total price.
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Total Price
Amount Price Per (Includes Commissions
Date of Purchase Purchased Share and/or Other Charges)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
06/20/97 2,100 15.5298 32,645.58
06/24/97 100 15.00 1,533.00
06/25/97 1,500 15.00 22,533.00
06/26/97 900 15.00 13,533.00
06/27/97 800 15.00 12,033.00
07/01/97 600 15.00 9,033.00
07/02/97 1,100 15.00 16,533.00
07/07/97 1,200 14.4 17,433.00
07/08/97 8,000 14.796 118,408.20
07/09/97 1,900 15.02 28,582.97
07/10/97 3,400 15.76 53,632.98
07/16/97 400 19.1094 7,676.76
07/24/97 1,000 19 5/16 19,345.50
07/28/97 100 17 7/8 1,820.50
08/15/97 1,200 18 1/2 22,233.00
08/18/97 400 18 1/4 7,333.00
08/19/97 1,400 18 1/4 25,583.00
08/20/97 300 18.00 5,433.00
08/21/97 100 18.00 1,833.00
08/22/97 600 18.00 10,833.00
08/25/97 1,100 18.00 19,833.00
08/27/97 400 17 1/2 7,033.00
08/28/97 300 17 1/2 5,283.00
08/29/97 500 17 1/2 8,783.00
09/02/97 500 17 3/4 8,908.00
09/02/97 100 17 1/2 1,780.00
09/05/97 2,400 17.6302 42,345.48
09/09/97 100 17 1/2 1,783.00
09/10/97 1,500 17 7/8 26,815.50
09/11/97 3,200 18.00 57,633.00
09/12/97 1,400 18.00 25,233.00
09/15/97 1,800 18.00 32,433.00
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Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships
with Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
Not applicable.
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
None.
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Signature
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and
belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement
is true, complete and accurate.
DATE September 19, 1997
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/S/ Maurice A. Halperin
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Signature
Maurice A. Halperin
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Name and Title
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose
behalf the statement is filed or his authorized representative. If
the statement is signed on behalf of a person by his authorized
representative (other than an executive officer or general partner
of this filing person), evidence of the representative's authority
to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with the statement,
provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose which
is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by
reference. The name and any title of each person who signs the
statement shall be typed or printed beneath his signature.
Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact
constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).
