8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2008

TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware   (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	1-4887 (Commission File Number)	75-0832210 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1341 West Mockingbird Lane Dallas, Texas		75247
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code: (972) 647-6700

Not Applicable                  

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b)Richard M. Fowler, Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Texas Industries, Inc. (“TXI”), has announced his intention to retire after over 35 years of service with TXI. His retirement will be effective August 1, 2008.

(d)Kenneth R. Allen, age 50, has been named to succeed Mr. Fowler. On August 1, 2008, Mr. Allen will become Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of TXI. Until that date Mr. Allen will continue in his current position as Vice President and Treasurer of TXI. Mr. Allen joined TXI in 1985 and has served in a number of financial positions with increasing responsibilities. He was named Treasurer in 1991 and appointed as a Vice President in 1999. Mr. Allen holds a bachelors degree in economics from the University of Arkansas and a masters of management degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Mr. Allen is a director of The Empire District Electric Company.

Two press releases announcing these management changes are attached hereto as exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

  (d) Exhibits

99.1Press Releases dated May 1, 2008.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	Texas Industries, Inc.
Date: May 1, 2008	By:	/s/ Frederick G. Anderson
		Frederick G. Anderson
		Title: Vice President and General Counsel

EX-99.1

Fowler To Retire From CFO Position at TXI

(Dallas, TX - May 1, 2008) -Texas Industries, Inc. (NYSE: TXI) announced today the retirement of Richard M. Fowler, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, after 35 years with TXI. His retirement becomes effective August 1, 2008.

“Dick will be missed,” said Mel Brekhus, CEO of TXI. “His knowledge, advice, integrity, and service have been greatly appreciated by all of us who have worked with him during these many years.”

Fowler began his career at TXI in 1972. In 1984, he went to work with Chaparral Steel, an affiliate of TXI, for three years before returning to TXI. Prior to joining TXI, Fowler worked as an accountant for Ernst & Ernst. He holds a BS in Accounting from Louisiana Tech. Richard is also a veteran having served in the United States Military from 1966 - 1971.

Texas Industries, Inc., a Dallas-based company, is a leading supplier of building materials, including cement, concrete and aggregate. With operations in six states, it is the largest producer of cement in Texas and a major producer in California. Texas Industries is a major supplier of stone, sand, gravel and expanded shale and clay products, and one of the largest producers of bagged cement and concrete products in the Southwest.

TXI shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TXI".

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Allen To Become New CFO for TXI

(Dallas, TX - May 1, 2008) -Texas Industries, Inc. (NYSE: TXI) announced today that Ken Allen has been appointed to Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 1, 2008. Allen replaces Richard M. Fowler, who will retire on August 1, 2008, after 35 years with TXI.

“Ken is a natural choice for this position,” said Mel Brekhus, CEO of TXI. “His numerous contributions including his work overseeing the Company’s investor relations has helped shape and define our Company as a leader in our industry.”

Allen holds a bachelors degree in economics from the University of Arkansas and a masters of management degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management. He joined TXI in 1985 and has served in a number of financial positions with increasing responsibilities. After serving as Treasurer for eight years, he was appointed to a Vice President position in 1999.

Texas Industries, Inc., a Dallas-based company, is a leading supplier of building materials, including cement, concrete and aggregate. With operations in six states, it is the largest producer of cement in Texas and a major producer in California. Texas Industries is a major supplier of stone, sand, gravel and expanded shale and clay products, and one of the largest producers of bagged cement and concrete products in the Southwest.

TXI shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TXI".

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