The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled "Valhi Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results" that the registrant issued on November 5, 2008, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed "filed" for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled "Valhi Declares Quarterly Dividend" that the registrant also issued on November 5, 2008, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.

The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.2 to this current report is not "filed" for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

(d)  Exhibits

      Item No.                        Description

     99.1*           Press release dated November 5, 2008 entitled
                     "Valhi Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results"
                     and issued by the registrant.

     99.2*           Press release dated November 5, 2008 entitled
                     "Valhi Declares Quarterly Dividend" and
                     issued by the registrant.

* Filed herewith