SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                              Washington, DC 20549

                                   FORM 10QSB


                  Quarterly Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of
                       the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


For Quarter Ended                                 Commission File Number
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March 31, 2002                                     000-31553


                            HOUSTON OPERATING COMPANY
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


            Delaware                                     76-0307819
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     (State of incorporation)                           (I.R.S. Employer
                                                        Identification No.)

                11145 Rockland Dr., Littleton,           80127
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               (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (720) 981-0523


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the  preceding 12 months (or for such  shorter  period that the  registrant  was
required  to file  such  reports),  and  (2)  has  been  subject  to the  filing
requirements for at least the past 90 days.

                                  Yes  X       No
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Indicate the number of shares  outstanding  of each of the  issuer's  classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.


                7,795,171 common shares as of March 31, 2002

HOUSTON OPERATING COMPANY, INC. Financial Statements For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 (Unaudited)

MICHAEL JOHNSON & CO., LLC Certified Public Accountants 9175 East Kenyon Ave., Suite 100 Denver, Colorado 80237 Michael B. Johnson C.P.A. Telephone: (303) 796-0099 Member: A.I.C.P.A. Fax: (303) 796-0137 Colorado Society of C.P.A.s REPORT ON REVIEW BY INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT To the Board of Directors Houston Operating Company, Inc. We have reviewed the accompanying balance sheet of Houston Operating Company, Inc. as of March 31, 2002 and the related statements of operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001, included in the accompanying Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-QSB for the period ended March 31, 2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. We have previously audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States, the balance sheet as of December 31, 2001, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein). In our report dated January 22, 2002, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying balance sheet as of March 31, 2002 is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the balance sheet from which it has been derived. Michael Johnson & Co., LLC. Denver, Colorado May 10, 2002 /s/Michael Johnson & Co., LLC.

HOUSTON OPERATING COMPANY, INC. BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) March 31, December 31, 2002 2001 ---------------- ------------- ASSETS: Current Assets: Cash $ 429 $ 429 ---------------- ------------- Total Current Assets 429 429 ---------------- ------------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 429 429 ================ ============= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) Current Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 6,292 $ 6,292 Advances from shareholders' 3,896 3,896 ---------------- ------------- Total Current Liabilities 10,188 10,188 ---------------- ------------- Stockholders' Equity (Deficit): Common stock, $.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 7,795,171 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 7,795 7,795 Additional paid-in capital 38,350 38,350 Retained deficit (55,904) (55,904) ---------------- ------------- Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (9,759) (9,759) ---------------- ------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) $ 429 $ 429 ================ ============= See accountant's review report.

HOUSTON OPERATING COMPANY, INC. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) Three months ended March 31, 2002 2001 ---- ---- REVENUES: $ - $ - OPERATING EXPENSES: Sales and marketing - - General and administrative - 29 -------- --------- Total Operating Expenses - 29 -------- --------- Net Loss from Operations - (29) Other Income and expenses: Interest income - - Interest expense - - Other - - -------- --------- - - -------- --------- Net Loss $ - $ (29) ======== ========= Weighted average number of shares outstanding 7,795,171 7,795,171 ======== ========= Basic and diluted net loss per share $ - * ======== ========= * - less than $.001 loss per share See accountant's review report.

HOUSTON OPERATING COMPANY, INC. STATEMENTS OFCHANGES IN STOCKHOLDES' EQUITY (Unaudited) Additional Common Stock Paid-In Accumulated Shares Amount Capital Deficit Totals ------ ------ ------- ------- ------ Balance - December 31, 1997 2,795,171 $ 2,795 $ 28,820 $ (38,874) $ (7,259) Net loss for period - - - (1,725) (1,725) --------- ------- -------- --------- --------- Balance - December 31, 1998 2,795,171 2,795 28,820 (40,599) (8,984) --------- ------- -------- --------- --------- Conversion of loan payable to additional paid-in capital - - 9,530 - 9,530 Net loss for year - - - (1,000) (1,000) --------- ------- -------- --------- --------- Balance - December 31, 1999 2,795,171 2,795 38,350 (41,599) (454) --------- ------- -------- --------- --------- Stock issuance for cash 5,000,000 5,000 (4,000) - 1,000 Net loss for year - - - (7,254) (7,254) --------- ------- -------- --------- --------- Balance - December 31, 2000 7,795,171 7,795 34,350 (48,853) (6,708) --------- ------- -------- --------- --------- Net loss for year - - - (7,051) (7,051) --------- ------- -------- --------- --------- Balance - December 31, 2001 7,795,171 7,795 34,350 (55,904) (6,708) --------- ------- -------- --------- --------- Net loss for period - - - - - --------- ------- -------- --------- --------- Balance - March 31, 2002 7,795,171 $ 7,795 $ 34,350 $ (55,904) $ (6,708) --------- ------- -------- --------- --------- See accountant's review report.

HOUSTON OPERATING COMPANY, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) Three months ended March 31, 2002 2001 ---- ---- Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net (Loss) $ - $ (29) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Changes in assets and liabilities: Increase in accounts payables - - ----- ----- - - ----- ----- Net Cash Used in Operating Activities - (29) ----- ----- Cash Flow From Financing Activities: Proceeds from notes payable - - Sale of stock - - Advances from shareholders - - ----- ----- Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities - - ----- ----- Increase (Decrease) in Cash - (29) Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of period 429 541 ----- ----- Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of period $ 429 $ 512 ===== ===== Supplemental Cash Flow Information: Cash paid during period for: Interest paid $ - $ - ===== ===== Taxes paid $ - $ - ===== ===== See accountant's review reports.

HOUSTON OPERATING COMPANY, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Presentation of Interim Information In the opinion of the management of Houston Operating Company, Inc., the accompanying unaudited financial statements include all normal adjustments considered necessary to present fairly the financial position as of March 31, 2002, and the results of operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The financial statements and notes are presented as permitted by Form 10-QSB, and do not contain certain information included in the Company's audited financial statements and notes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS RESULT OF OPERATION FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2002 COMPARED TO QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2001 - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Company had no revenues or operations for the period in 2002 or 2001. The Company incurred no miscellaneous expenses in the quarter in 2002 and $29 in miscellaneous expenses in the quarter in 2001. The net loss for the quarter was none in 2002 and ($29) in 2001. Loss per share was none in 2002 and nominal in 2001 for the quarter. The current trend of lack of revenues and occasional expenses can be expected to continue until a business combinatin with a revenue producing business can be acheived. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES The Company does not have capital sufficient to meet the Company's cash needs, including the costs of compliance with the continuing reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. The Company will have to seek loans or equity placements to cover such cash needs. In the event the Company isable to complete a business combination during this period, lack of its existing capital may be a sufficient impediment to prevent it from accomplishing the goal of completing a business combination. There is no assurance, however, that without funds it will ultimately allow registrant to complete a business combination. Once a business combination is completed, the Company's needs for additional financing are likely to increase substantially.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS None ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES None ITEM 3. DEFAULT UPON SENIOR SECURITIES None ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS None ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION None

Appointment of New Directors and Resignation of Directors None ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K Reports on Form 8-K were made for the period for which this report is filed. None

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 thereunto duly authorized. Date: May 14, 2002 HOUSTON OPERATING COMPANY /s/ J.R. Nelson ----------------------------- J.R. NELSON, President