UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of Report (Date of the earliest event reported)
May 4, 2006
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CompX International Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas                      75240-2697
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(Address of principal executive offices)                          (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code
(972) 233-1700
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check  the  appropriate  box  below  if the  Form  8-K  filing  is  intended  to
simultaneously  satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions (see General Instruction A.2):

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CFR 230.425)

[   ]   Soliciting  material  pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14a-12)

[   ]   Pre-commencement  communications  pursuant  to Rule  14d-2(b)  under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[   ]   Pre-commencement  communications  pursuant  to Rule  13e-4(c)  under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Item 7.01   Regulation FD Disclosure.

Pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01 of this current  report,  the registrant
hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release issued on May 4,
2006, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein
by reference.

The information, including the exhibit, the registrant furnishes in this
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
Securities and Exchange  Commission  shall not incorporate  this  information by
reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

Item No.                            Exhibit Index
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99.1          Press Release dated May 4, 2006 issued by the registrant.

SIGNATURE

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/ Darryl R. Halbert
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Darryl R. Halbert
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Controller

Date:  May 4, 2006

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.                          Description
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99.1            Press Release dated May 4, 2006 issued by the registrant.

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PRESS RELEASE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                               CONTACT:

CompX International Inc.                             David A. Bowers
5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700                         President & CEO
Dallas, Texas 75240                                  Tel. 864-286-1122

COMPX REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2006 RESULTS

Dallas, TEXAS ... May 4, 2006 ... CompX International Inc. (NYSE: CIX) announced
today  sales of $47.0  million for the first  quarter of 2006  compared to $46.8
million in the same  period of 2005.  Operating  income was $4.8  million in the
first quarter of 2006  compared to $4.1 million in the same period of 2005.  Net
sales comparisons were positively  impacted by additional sales volume resulting
from the  acquisition of a small  components  business in August 2005 and volume
increases  within  security  products  which  were  partially  offset  by  sales
decreases in furniture  components.  Operating income comparisons were primarily
impacted by the small  acquisition  referred to above, a more favorable  product
mix and continued  benefit of cost improvement  initiatives.  Earnings per share
from  continuing  operations for the first quarter of 2006 was $0.16 compared to
$0.14 in the same period of 2005.

"Our ongoing efforts  focusing on replacing sales of low margin,  commodity type
products with sales of higher margin  feature-oriented  products  contributed to
our gross margin improvement from 22% in the first quarter of 2005 to 25% in the
first quarter of 2006,"  commented  David A. Bowers,  President & CEO. "While we
expect to experience continued competitive  challenges,  especially  considering
the volatility of increasing raw material costs, we will continue our efforts in
areas where we have been successful historically including improving operational
efficiencies and developing value-added solutions for our customers."

CompX is a leading  manufacturer of security products and furniture  components.
It operates from eight locations in the U.S., Canada and Taiwan and employs more
than 1,200 people.

Statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts are
forward-looking  statements based upon management's belief and assumptions using
currently  available  information.  Although  CompX  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,  CompX  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,  fluctuations  in currency  exchange
rates, the introduction of trade barriers, potential difficulties in integrating
completed  acquisitions,  the  timing  and amount of future  cost  savings  from
restructuring  actions,  the  ability to sustain or  increase  operating  income
improvement  resulting from cost control initiatives,  uncertainties  associated
with new  product  development  and other  risks and  uncertainties  detailed in
CompX's Securities 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.  CompX  disclaims any intention or
obligation to publicly update 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
March 31,
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2005               2006

Net sales                                           $  46.8            $  47.0

Cost of goods sold                                     36.5               35.4
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Gross margin                                           10.3               11.6

Selling, general and administrative                     6.1                6.7

Other operating expense                                  .1                0.1
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Operating income                                        4.1                4.8

Interest expense                                        -                 (0.1)

Other general corporate income                          0.2                0.4
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Income from continuing operations
before income taxes                                4.3                5.1

Income tax expense                                      2.1                2.6
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Income from continuing operations                       2.2                2.5

Discontinued operations, net of tax                    (0.5)               -  
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Net income                                          $  1. 7            $   2.5
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Net income per diluted common share

Continuing operations                         $   0.14           $  0.16

Discontinued operations                          (0.03)              -  
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$   0.11           $  0.16
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Weighted average diluted common
shares outstanding                                   15. 2              15.2
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COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions)

December 31,          March 31,
2005                2006     
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(Unaudited)

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and equivalents                                     $      30.6          $      28.5

Accounts receivable, net                                        20.6                 22.7

Inventories                                                     22.5                 22.0

Prepaid expenses and other                                       4.5                  4.1

Note receivable                                                  2.6                  2.6
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Total current assets                                        80.8                 79.9

Intangibles                                                        38.0                 38.0

Net property and equipment                                         68.0                 68.1

Other assets                                                        1.8                  1.9
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Total assets                                       $     188.6          $     187.9
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                 $      19.2          $      17.3

Income taxes                                                     1.1                  2.3
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Total current liabilities                                   20.3                 19.6

Long-term debt                                                      1.5                  -

Deferred income taxes                                              16.7                 17.4

Stockholders' equity                                              150.1                150.9
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity         $     188.6          $     187.9
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