form8k.htm
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  July 19, 2012
 
  HOUSTON AMERICAN ENERGY CORP.  
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in Charter)
  
 
Delaware
  
1-32955
  
76-0675953
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
  
(Commission File No.)
  
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 
801 Travis Street, Suite 1425
Houston, Texas 77002
  
  (Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)  
 
 
713-222-6966
  
 
(Issuer Telephone number)
  
 
     
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
  

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Item 8.01.
Other Events.

On July 19, 2012, Houston American Energy Corp. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that it would begin exploring strategic alternatives and that it intends to retain an investment bank to assist in its efforts. The press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 
(d) 
Exhibits

 
Press release dated July 19, 2012

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 hereunto duly authorized.

   
HOUSTON AMERICAN ENERGY CORP.
     
Dated:  July 19, 2012
    
 
By:
 /s/ John F. Terwilliger
   
John F. Terwilliger,
   
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
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