Cemex USA it has entered into an asset swap with TXI. As part of the transaction, Cemex USA will acquire seven ready-mix concrete plants in the Houston area, and TXI will acquire three ready-mix facilities and rights to an aggregate quarry in Austin, Texas. "This transaction further strengthens Cemex USA’s position as a vertically integrated construction materials supplier in one of the largest concrete markets in the country, and enhances our ability to efficiently service our customers," said Scott Ducoff, Cemex USA Regional President, Texas & New Mexico Region.