NL INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND


DALLAS, TEXAS - February 15, 2012 - 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 27, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 8, 2012.

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

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