2013-02-27 23:33:27 -

DALLAS, TEXAS - February 27, 2013 - NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE:  NL) announced
today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of
twelve and one-half cents ($0.125) per share on its common stock to be paid in
cash.  The dividend is payable on March 26, 2013 to shareholders of record at
the close of business on March 11, 2013.

NL Industries, Inc. is engaged in the component products (security products and
performance marine components), titanium dioxide products and other businesses.

Contact:  Gregory M. Swalwell, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial
Officer, 972-233-1700



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