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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS /TX/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000828916
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
		IRS NUMBER:				741464203
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			TX
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		EFFECT
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-142418
		FILM NUMBER:		07866298

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2600 CITADEL PLAZA DR
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77292
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7138666000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PO BOX 924133
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77292-4133
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