
                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1

                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the inclusion in this
Form 10-K/A of our report dated February 18, 1999. It should be noted that we
have not audited any financial statements of the Company subsequent to December
31, 1998 or performed any audit procedures subsequent to the date of our report.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Houston, Texas
April 16, 1999

