EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to 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, Registration Statement Number 333-11604 on Form S-8 (as amended), Registration Statement Number 333-121860 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-50517 on Form S-3 (as amended), and in the related Prospectuses of our reports dated July 21, 2010 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Texas Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries and the effectiveness of Texas Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting included in this Annual Report (10-K) for the year ended May 31, 2010.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Ft. Worth, Texas

July 21, 2010