EXHIBIT 23.1

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-101473 of Reliant Resources, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated June 27,
2003, appearing in this annual report on Form 11-K of the Reliant Resources,
Inc. Savings Plan for the period ended December 31, 2002.

/s/ DELOITTE  & TOUCHE LLP

Houston, Texas
June 27, 2003