Exhibit No. (23)

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT



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Kimberly-Clark Corporation:

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Kimberly-Clark Corporation's
Registration  Statements  on Form S-8 (Nos.  33-49050,  33-58402, 33-64063,
33-64689,  333-02607,  333-06996,  333-17367,  333-38385,  333-43647, 333-71661,
333-94139, 333-85099, 333-51922, 333-61010, 333-62358 and 333-89314)
of our reports dated February 6, 2003 appearing in and incorporated by reference
in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kimberly-Clark Corporation.



/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
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Deloitte & Touche LLP

Dallas, Texas
March 14, 2003