UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	January 28, 2008 3:00 P.M.

Form:	S-3
CIK: 0001412853 Company Name: CenterPoint Energy Transition Bond CO III, LLC File Number: 333-147114
CIK: 0000048732 Company Name: CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLC File Number: 333-147114-01