EXHIBIT 23

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement Nos.
033-60809 and 333-61379 on Form S-3 and Registration Statement Nos. 033-61073,
033-61075, 333-27967 and 333-42648 on Form S-8 of Commercial Metals Company of
our report dated November 5, 2003, (November 13, 2003 as to Note 15) appearing
in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Commercial Metals Company for the year
ended August 31, 2003.



/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Dallas, Texas
November 24, 2003