TXI Texas Industries Inc.

The Board of Directors of Texas Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TXI) today declared a cash dividend of $.075 per common share payable November 30, 2010 to shareholders of record November 5, 2010.

TXI is a leading supplier of building material and is the largest producer of cement in Texas and a major cement producer in California. TXI is also a major supplier of construction aggregates, ready-mix concrete and concrete products. 

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CONTACT:  Texas Industries, Inc.
          Kenneth R. Allen, Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial
           Officer
          972-647-6730
          kallen@txi.com