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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001042773
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
		IRS NUMBER:				760511406
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-145223
		FILM NUMBER:		071069373

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1111 LOUISIANA ST
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77002
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7132073000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	RELIANT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19990317

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	NORAM ENERGY CORP/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970808

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	HI MERGER INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970721
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