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 earliest event reported)

                                JANUARY 23, 1996

                               Halliburton Company
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

State or other                     Commission               IRS Employer
jurisdiction                       File Number              Identification
of incorporation                                            Number

Delaware                             1-3492                 No. 73-0271280

                               3600 Lincoln Plaza
                             500 North Akard Street
                            Dallas, Texas 75201-3391
                    (Address of principal executive offices)

                         Registrant's telephone number,
                       including area code - 214/978-2600






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                      INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT

Item 5.           Other Events

         The registrant  may, at its option,  report under this item any events,
with respect to which information is not otherwise called for by this form, that
the registrant deems of importance to security holders.

         (a) On January 23, 1996, the registrant issued a press release entitled
Halliburton  Completes Spin-Off of Highlands Insurance  pertaining,  among other
things, to an announcement that registrant had completed a tax-free distribution
of all of the  shares  of  Highlands  Insurance  Group,  Inc.  ("Highlands")  to
shareholders   of  Halliburton   Company   (sometimes   herein  referred  to  as
"Halliburton"  or "registrant") of record at the close of business on January 4,
1996. The  distribution  ratio was one share of Highlands  common stock for each
ten shares of Halliburton common stock.  Highlands common stock is now listed on
the New York  Stock  Exchange  and  trades  with the  ticker  symbol  of  "HIC".
Immediately  upon  distribution  of all  Highlands  common stock to  Halliburton
stockholders,  Highlands  issued $62.85 million of 10% convertible  subordinated
debentures  due  December  31, 2005,  together  with common  stock  subscription
warrants, to Insurance Partners,  L.P. and members of Highlands management team.
Richard M. Haverland, a partner of Insurance Partners, has been named president,
chairman and chief executive officer of Highlands.

         (b) On  January  23,  1996,  registrant  also  issued  a press  release
entitled Halliburton  Improvement Continues in 1995 Fourth Quarter,  pertaining,
among other things,  to an  announcement  that  registrant  reported 1995 fourth
quarter  net income of $71.9  million  ($.63 per  share).  1995  fourth  qaurter
earnings per share increased by 24 percent  compared to the year earlier period.
For the 1995 full year,  registrant's  net income was $168.3  million ($1.47 per
share)  including  a $65.5  million  loss  ($.57 per share)  recognized  for the
discontinued  insurance  business  operations which were spun-off to Halliburton
shareholders.  Registrant's  1995  earnings of $2.04 per share more than doubled
1994 earnings of $.95 per share.

         The foregoing summaries, contained in paragraphs (a) and (b) above, are
subject to the full text of the press releases with respect  thereto,  copies of
which are attached hereto as Exhibit 20, which exhibit is incorporated herein by
reference.

Item 7.           Financial Statements and Exhibits

         List below the financial  statements,  pro forma financial  information
and exhibits, if any, filed as part of this report.

         (c)      Exhibits.

                  Exhibit 20 - Press releases dated January 23, 1996

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                                   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.

                                        HALLIBURTON COMPANY




Date:    January 24, 1996               By: _______________________
                                              Robert M. Kennedy
                                              Vice President - Legal






























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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit                                                           Sequentially
Number                         Description                        Numbered Page

    20                         Press Releases of
                               January 23, 1996                      5 of 10
                               Incorporated by Reference
































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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                  Contact:      Guy T. Marcus
January 23, 1996                                     Vice President-Inv. Rel.
                                                     (214) 978-2691

              HALLIBURTON COMPLETES SPIN-OFF OF HIGHLANDS INSURANCE

     DALLAS,  Texas -- Halliburton  Company  (NYSE:HAL) and Highlands  Insurance
Group,  Inc.  (NYSE:HIC)  today jointly  announced the  completion of a tax-free
distribution  of  all  of the  shares  of  Highlands  to  Halliburton  Company's
shareholders of record on January 4, 1996.

     Highlands  Insurance Group,  Inc. is a regional  insurance  holding company
that, through Highlands Insurance Company and its other insurance  subsidiaries,
is  primarily  engaged  in  the  property  and  casualty   insurance   business.
Previously,  Highlands  was  a  wholly  owned  subsidiary  of  Halliburton.  The
distribution  ratio was one share of Highlands  common stock for each ten shares
of  Halliburton  outstanding  at the close of  business  on the  January 4, 1996
record date. Highlands common stock is now listed on the New York Stock Exchange
and trades with the ticker symbol of "HIC".

     Immediately  upon the  distribution of all of the Highlands common stock to
Halliburton  stockholders,  Highlands  issued $62.85 million of 10%  convertible
subordinated  debentures  due  December  31,  2005,  together  with common stock
subscription warrants, to Insurance Partners,  L.P. and members of the Highlands

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management team.  Proceeds from the issuance of the debentures and warrants will
be used by  Highlands  for  working  capital  and  general  corporate  purposes,
additions to the surplus of certain  subsidiaries,  and transaction fees for the
issuance of the debentures and warrants.

     Richard M.  Haverland,  who is a partner of  Insurance  Partners,  has been
named  president,  chairman  and  chief  executive  officer  of  Highlands.  Mr.
Haverland, 54, has worked the last 25 years in the insurance industry, including
serving as president and chief operating officer of the Progressive  Corporation
(1970- 1983),  executive  vice  president of Great  American  Insurance  Company
(1984-1991), and executive vice president of American Premier Underwriters, Inc.
(1991-1994).

     The spin-off of Highlands  completes  Halliburton's exit from the insurance
business.  Halliburton  sold its life insurance and health care cost  management
subsidiaries  in 1988 and  1992,  respectively.  Halliburton  will now focus its
entire management and financial resources on its two core business segments, oil
field services and engineering and construction.

     Halliburton  Company  is one  of the  world's  largest  diversified  energy
services, engineering, maintenance, and construction companies. Founded in 1919,
Halliburton  provides a broad range of energy services and products,  industrial
and marine engineering and construction services.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                  Contact:      Guy T. Marcus
January 23, 1996                                     Vice President-Inv. Rel.
                                                     (214) 978-2691

            HALLIBURTON IMPROVEMENT CONTINUES IN 1995 FOURTH QUARTER

     DALLAS,  Texas -- Halliburton Company (NYSE-HAL) today reported 1995 fourth
quarter net income of $71.9 million ($.63 per share),  reflecting a continuation
of  improved  earnings by the  company's  two core  business  segments -- Energy
Services and Engineering and Construction Services.

     In the 1994  fourth  quarter  Halliburton's  net income was $127.5  million
($1.12 per share), which included a $64.3 million ($.56 per share)after tax gain
on the sale of a business  unit.  Excluding  the gain on sale and the results of
discontinued  insurance  operations,  1995  fourth  quarter  earnings  per share
increased by 24 percent compared to the year earlier period.

     For the 1995 full year,  Halliburton's net income was $168.3 million ($1.47
per share)  including a $65.5 million loss ($.57 per share)  recognized  for the
discontinued   insurance  business   operations  which  have  been  spun-off  to
Halliburton  shareholders.  Excluding the impact of  discontinued  operations in
1994 and 1995 and the 1994 gain on the sale of a  business  unit,  Halliburton's
1995  earnings of $2.04 per share more than  doubled  1994  earnings of $.95 per
share.

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     The Energy Services  business  segment's 1995 fourth quarter  revenues were
$741.8 million,  an increase of 11 percent  compared to the year earlier period.
During  the same time frame the  worldwide  rotary  rig count  declined  by five
percent.  Halliburton Energy Services' strong 1995 fourth quarter revenue growth
was  driven  by  a 20  percent  revenue  increase  from  international  business
operations compared to the 1994 quarter.

     Energy Services' operating income reached $102.2 million in the 1995 fourth
quarter,  a six percent  increase  compared to $96.6 million  earned in the 1994
quarter.  Operating income in 1994 benefitted from businesses that were sold and
not  included in 1995  results.  Improved  1995  profitability  is  attributable
primarily to higher revenues,  but was partially offset by increased expenses to
commercialize new technologies.

     The Engineering  and  Construction  business  segment's 1995 fourth quarter
revenues were $795.6 million,  down two percent compared to 1994. The decline is
largely  attributable  to a reduction  of North Sea related  business  activity.
Operating  income was $22.8 million for the 1995 fourth quarter,  an increase of
seven percent compared to the 1994 quarter.

     Dick  Cheney,  chairman  of  the  board  and  chief  executive  officer  of
Halliburton Company,  said,  "Financial results for 1995 give a clear indication
that the  company's  cost  reduction,  technology  and  growth  strategies  have

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contributed strongly to improved  performance.  However,  1996 is a new year and
our objective is to build upon the successes of last year.

     "Currently,  the fastest growing petroleum industry markets are outside the
United States and Halliburton is now  benefitting  from refocusing its resources
on these growing markets.  Halliburton  Energy Services  generated 61 percent of
its revenues in 1995 from  international  markets  compared to 56 percent a year
earlier,  while  Brown  &  Root's  international  engineering  and  construction
business increased to 44 percent of revenues from 37 percent in 1994.

     "Our petroleum  industry  customers are increasingly  optimistic about 1996
and  Halliburton   will  remain  alert  to  capitalize  on  new  challenges  and
opportunities as they appear."

     Halliburton  Company  is one  of the  world's  largest  diversified  energy
services, engineering, maintenance, and construction companies. Founded in 1919,
Halliburton  provides a broad range of energy services and products,  industrial
and marine engineering and construction services.

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HALLIBURTON COMPANY Quarter Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31 December 31 ------------------- ------------------- 1995 1994 1995 1994 --------- --------- --------- --------- Millions of dollars except per share data Revenues Energy services $ 741.8 $ 666.6 $2,623.4 $2,514.0 Engineering and construction services 795.6 811.1 3,075.3 2,996.2 --------- --------- --------- --------- Total revenues $1,537.4 $1,477.7 $5,698.7 $5,510.2 ========= ========= ========= ========= Operating income Energy services $ 102.2 $ 96.6 $ 313.7 $ 191.8 Engineering and construction services 22.8 21.4 103.0 67.2 General corporate expenses (11.6) (5.3) (33.5) (22.9) --------- --------- --------- --------- Total operating income 113.4 112.7 383.2 236.1 Interest expense (6.1) (13.5) (46.2) (47.1) Interest income 3.6 7.7 27.8 16.1 Foreign currency gains (losses) 0.9 (0.8) 1.5 (16.0) Gain on sale of compression - 102.0 - 102.0 Other nonoperating, net (0.2) - 0.3 0.4 --------- --------- --------- --------- Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest 111.6 208.1 366.6 291.5 Provision for income taxes (39.8) (85.7) (131.9) (119.0) Minority interest 0.1 (0.2) (0.9) (0.2) --------- --------- --------- --------- Income from continuing operations 71.9 122.2 233.8 172.3 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes - 5.3 (65.5) 5.5 --------- --------- --------- --------- Net income $ 71.9 $ 127.5 $ 168.3 $ 177.8 ========= ========= ========= ========= Income (loss) per share*: Continuing operations $ 0.63 $ 1.07 $ 2.04 $ 1.51 Discontinued operations - 0.05 (0.57) 0.05 Net income 0.63 1.12 1.47 1.56 Average common and common share equivalents outstanding 114.9 114.2 114.5 114.2 * Per share amounts are based upon average number of common and common share equivalents outstanding.
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