SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934

July 18, 2000
(Date of Report, date of earliest event reported)

COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware                         1-13905                    57-0981653
(State or other                   (Commission                (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of                   File Number)               Identification
incorporation)                                                    No.)

16825 Northchase Drive, Suite 1200, Houston, Texas                77060
(Address of principal executive offices)                    (Zip Code)

(281) 423-3377
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or address, if changed since last report)

Item 5:        Other Events

On July 18, 2000, the registrant,  CompX International Inc., issued the
press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1,  which is incorporated  herein by
reference.

Item 7:  Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

(c)  Exhibit

Item No.          Exhibit Index

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99.1              Press release dated July 18, 2000 issued by CompX 
International Inc.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the  requirements  of the Securities  Exchange Act of 1934,
the  registrant  has duly  caused  this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Registrant)

By:    /s/ Andrew Louis
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Andrew Louis,
Secretary

Date: July 18, 2000

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PRESS RELEASE

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                         CONTACT:

CompX International Inc.                       John A. Miller
16825 Northchase Drive                         Chief Financial Officer
Houston, Texas 77060                           Tel.  281-423-3391

COMPX REPORTS INCREASED SALES AND EARNINGS

HOUSTON,  TEXAS . . . July 18, 2000 . . . CompX  International  Inc. (NYSE: CIX)
announced  its second  quarter  2000 results and reported an 18% increase in net
sales and a 19% increase in  operating  income from the same quarter a year ago.
Net sales  increased to $65.1 million in the second  quarter of 2000 compared to
$55.0 million in the second quarter of 1999. Operating income increased to $11.5
million in the second  quarter of 2000  compared  to $9.7  million in the second
quarter of 1999. Net income in the second  quarter of 2000 was $7.1 million,  or
$.44 per  diluted  share,  compared to net income of $6.1  million,  or $.38 per
diluted  share,  for the same quarter a year ago.  During the second  quarter of
2000, weakness in the Euro negatively  impacted net sales.  Excluding the effect
of acquisitions and currency,  net sales increased 8% over the second quarter of
1999.

"I am  pleased  to report  that  sales of our slide  products  in North  America
continued  to  grow  at a  rate  in  excess  of  the  BIFMA  (The  Business  and
Institutional  Furniture  Manufacturers  Association)  growth  rate.  I am  also
pleased with the growth of our slide business in Europe.  Each of our businesses
maintained  strong  operating  margins and we continued to improve the operating
performance of our recent  acquisitions,"  said Joseph S. Compofelice,  Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Compofelice added that "The Company's operating
cash flow and balance  sheet  continue  to be very  strong.  EBITDA  (defined as
operating income plus depreciation and amortization) for the first six months of
2000 increased 19% to $28.5 million  compared to $24.0 million for the first six
months  of 1999.  Our net debt  (defined  as  long-term  debt less cash and cash
equivalents) represents only 12% of our total stockholders equity."

CompX is a leading manufacturer of ergonomic computer support systems, precision
ball bearing slides and security products.

Statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts are
forward-looking  statements based on management's  belief and assumptions  using
currently available information.  Although the Company believes the expectations
reflected in such forward-looking  statements are reasonable, it cannot give any
assurances that these expectations will prove to be correct. Such statements, by
their  nature,   involve   substantial  risks  and   uncertainties   that  could
significantly  impact expected  results,  and actual future results could differ
materially from those described in such forward-looking statements.  While it is
not possible to identify all factors,  the Company  continues to face many risks
and  uncertainties.  Among the factors that could cause actual future results to
differ  materially  include,  but are  not  limited  to,  general  economic  and
political conditions,  demand for office furniture,  service industry employment
levels,   competitive  products  and  prices,  the  introduction  of  tariff  or
non-tariff  trade  barriers,  potential  difficulties  in integrating  completed
acquisitions  and  other  risks  and  uncertainties  detailed  in the  Company's
Security  and  Exchange  Commission  filings.  Should one or more of these risks
materialize (or the  consequences of such a development  worsen),  or should the
underlying  assumptions prove incorrect,  actual results could differ materially
from those  forecast  or  expected.  The  Company  disclaims  any  intention  or
obligation to update publicly or revise such  statements  whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise.

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COMPX  INTERNATIONAL INC.
SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS
(In millions, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Three months ended                 Six months ended
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June 30,                          June 30,
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1999           2000               1999            2000
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Total net sales                                         $  55.0        $  65.1            $ 110.2       $  131.2

Cost of sales                                              39.1           46.6               78.2           95.1
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Gross profit                                               15.9           18.5               32.0           36.1

Selling, general and administrative                         6.2            7.0               12.7           13.9
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Operating income                                            9.7           11.5               19.3           22.2

Interest expense                                             .4             .5                 .8            1.1

Interest income                                              .2             .2                 .4             .3

Other income (expense)                                                     (.1)               (.3)             -
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Income before income taxes                                   9.4          11.1               18.6           21.4

Income tax expense                                           3.3           4.0                6.7            7.8
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6.1           7.1               11.9           13.6

Minority interest                                              -             -                 .1              -
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Net income                                                $  6.1        $  7.1            $  12.0        $  13.6
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Net income per diluted common share                      $  0.38        $ 0.44            $  0.74        $  0.84
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Weighted average diluted common shares
outstanding                                                 16.1          16.2               16.1           16.2
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