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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


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 7, 2008


NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


COLORADO	84-0467208
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)


2-17039
(Commission File Number)


850 EAST ANDERSON LANE, AUSTIN, TEXAS	78752-1602
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip code)


(512) 836-1010
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

	Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

	On May 7, 2008, National Western Life Insurance Company ("Company") announced via press release the Company's financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This Form 8-K and the attached exhibit are provided under Item 9.01 of Form 8-K and are furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission.

	The press release is available at the Company's website, www.nationalwesternlife.com.


	Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

	( d ) Exhibits

	Exhibit No.		Description

	99.1		Press Release dated May 7, 2008



	SIGNATURE

	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 hereunto duly authorized.

			NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

			/S/Brian M. Pribyl
	Date: May 7, 2008		Brian M. Pribyl Senior Vice President Chief Financial & Administrative Officer and Treasurer


	EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit		Description

99.1		Press Release of National Western Life Insurance Company issued May 7, 2008 reporting financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.