EX-23.1 3 nl10k08exhibit23_1.htm NL INDUSTRIES, INC. 10K09 EXHIBIT 23.1 nl10k08exhibit23_1.htm
EXHIBIT 23.1





CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 33-29287 and 333-65817) of NL Industries, Inc. of our report dated March 9, 2010 relating to the consolidated financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.




PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP



Dallas, Texas
March 9, 2010