EXHIBIT 99(b)

           SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER


           I, M. Michael Owens, Chief Financial Officer of United States Lime &
Minerals, Inc. (the "Company"), hereby certify that to my knowledge:

          (3)  The Company's periodic report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly
               period ended June 30, 2002 (the "Form 10-Q") fully complies with
               the requirements of Section 13 (a) or 15(d) of the Securities
               Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

          (4)  The information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in
               all material respects, the financial condition and results of
               operations of the Company.




               Dated:    August 13, 2002                 /s/ M. Michael Owens
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                                                           M. Michael Owens