UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	January 3, 2012 5:15 P.M.

Form:	S-3
CIK: 0000048732 Company Name: CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLC File Number: 333-177662
CIK: 0001533840 Company Name: CenterPoint Energy Transition Bond Co IV, LLC File Number: 333-177662-01