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EXHIBIT 15
Board of Directors
Texas Industries, Inc.
We are aware of the incorporation by reference in the Post-Effective Amendment
Number 9 to Registration Statement Number 2-48986 on Form S-8, Registration
Statement Number 33-53715 on Form S-8 and Registration Statement Number
333-11604 on Form S-8 of Texas Industries, Inc. and in the related Prospectuses
of our report dated December 15, 2000, relating to the unaudited condensed
consolidated interim financial statements of Texas Industries, Inc. which are
included in its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2000.
Pursuant to Rule 436(c) of the Securities Act of 1933 our report is not part of
the Registration Statement prepared or certified by accountants within the
meaning of Section 7 or 11 of the Securities Act of 1933.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
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January 11, 2001
Dallas, Texas
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