2013-02-27 23:35:25 -

DALLAS, TEXAS . . . February 27, 2013 . . . Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:  VHI) announced
today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of
five cents ($0.05) per share on its common stock, payable on March 28, 2013 to
stockholders of record at the close of business on March 11, 2013.

Valhi, Inc. is engaged in the titanium dioxide products, component products
(security products and performance marine components) and waste management
industries.

Contact:  Bobby D. O'Brien, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,
972-233-1700



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