Exhibit 3.3

CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
OF
ALTA MESA HOLDINGS, LP
a Texas limited partnership

1.	Name of Partnership:	Alta Mesa Holdings, LP
2.	Address of Principal Office:	6200 Highway 6 South, Suite 201
		Houston, Texas 77083
3.	Name and Address of
	Registered Agent and
	Registered Office:	Harlan H. Chappelle
		6200 Highway 6 South, Suite 201
		Houston, Texas 77083
4.	General Partner:
	Name:	Alta Mesa Holdings GP, LLC
	Mailing Address:	6200 Highway 6 South, Suite 201
		Houston, Texas 77083
	Street Address:	6200 Highway 6 South, Suite 201
		Houston, Texas 77083
5.	Other Matters:	The General Partner has determined not to include
		any other matters.

EXECUTED on the 26 day of September, 2005.

GENERAL PARTNER: Alta Mesa Holdings GP, LLC, a Texas limited liability company
By:	/s/ Michael E. Ellis
	Michael E. Ellis,
	Manager