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 August 31, 2011 to shareholders of record August 5, 2011.

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

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CONTACT: Kenneth R. Allen
         Vice President-Finance and Chief Financial Officer
         972.647.6730
         Email:  kallen@txi.com