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Exhibit 10.5

THIS OPTION AND THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS OPTION
HAVE  NOT  BEEN  REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY
STATE  SECURITIES  LAWS. THIS OPTION AND THE COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE
OF THIS OPTION MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE
ABSENCE  OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO THIS OPTION UNDER SAID ACT
AND  ANY  APPLICABLE  STATE  SECURITIES LAWS OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY
SATISFACTORY TO NEW CENTURY ENERGY CORP. THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

             Right to Purchase up to 5,061,392 Shares of Common Stock
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                           of New Century Energy Corp.
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                   (subject to adjustment as provided herein)

                                     OPTION

No.  L-2                                       Issue  Date:  December  30,  2005

     NEW  CENTURY  ENERGY  CORP.,  a corporation organized under the laws of the
State  of  Colorado  (the "Company"), hereby certifies that, for value received,
LAURUS MASTER FUND, LTD., or assigns (the "Holder"), is entitled, subject to the
terms set forth below, to purchase from the Company (as defined herein) from and
after  the Issue Date of this Option and at any time or from time to time, up to
5,061,392  fully  paid  and nonassessable shares of Common Stock (as hereinafter
defined),  $0.001  par value per share, at the Exercise Price (as defined below)
per  share.  The number and character of such shares of Common Stock are subject
to adjustment as provided herein.

     As  used herein the following terms, unless the context otherwise requires,
have the following respective meanings:

               (a)  "Company"  means  New Century Energy Corp. and any person or
          entity  which shall succeed, or assume the obligations of, New Century
          Energy Corp. hereunder.

               (b)  "Common  Stock"  means  (i)  the Company's Common Stock, par
          value  $0.001  per  share; and (ii) any other securities into which or
          for  which any of the securities described in the preceding clause (i)
          may  be converted or exchanged pursuant to a plan of recapitalization,
          reorganization, merger, sale of assets or otherwise.

               (c) "Exercise Price" means $0.001 per share.

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               (d)  "Other Securities" means any stock (other than Common Stock)
          and  other securities of the Company or any other person (corporate or
          otherwise)  which  the  holder  of  the  Option  at  any time shall be
          entitled  to  receive,  or shall have received, on the exercise of the
          Option,  in  lieu  of  or in addition to Common Stock, or which at any
          time shall be issuable or shall have been issued in exchange for or in
          replacement  of Common Stock or Other Securities pursuant to Section 4
          or otherwise.

               (e)  "Purchase Agreement" means the Securities Purchase Agreement
          dated  as  of June 30, 2005 by and between the Company and the Holder,
          as amended from time to time.

     1. Exercise of Option.
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          1.1  Number  of Shares Issuable upon Exercise. From and after the date
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     hereof,  the  Holder  shall  be  entitled to receive, upon exercise of this
     Option  in  whole  or in part, by delivery of an original or fax copy of an
     exercise  notice  in  the  form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Exercise
     Notice"),  shares  of  Common  Stock  of the Company, subject to adjustment
     pursuant  to  Section  4. The Holder may not exercise its rights under this
     Option  until  (a)  the  payment  in  full  of  all  of the obligations and
     liabilities  of  the Company to the Holder under the Purchase Agreement and
     the  Note (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) have been paid in full and
     (b)  the  exercise of the Warrant (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) by
     the  Holder;  provided;  however, the Holder may sell all or any portion of
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     the  Common  Stock  delivered  to  the  Holder upon exercise of this Option
     following the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default.

          1.2 Fair Market Value. For purposes hereof, the "Fair Market Value" of
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     a  share of Common Stock as of a particular date (the "Determination Date")
     shall mean:

               (a) If the Company's Common Stock is traded on the American Stock
          Exchange  or another national exchange or is quoted on the National or
          SmallCap  Market of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("Nasdaq"), then the
          closing  or  last  sale  price,  respectively,  reported  for the last
          business day immediately preceding the Determination Date.

               (b)  If  the Company's Common Stock is not traded on the American
          Stock  Exchange  or  another national exchange or on the Nasdaq but is
          traded  on  the NASD Over the Counter Bulletin Board, then the mean of
          the  average of the closing bid and asked prices reported for the last
          business day immediately preceding the Determination Date.

               (c)  Except  as  provided  in  clause (d) below, if the Company's
          Common  Stock  is  not  publicly  traded,  then  as the Holder and the
          Company  agree  or  in  the  absence  of  agreement  by arbitration in
          accordance  with  the rules then in effect of the American Arbitration
          Association,  before  a single arbitrator to be chosen from a panel of
          persons  qualified  by education and training to pass on the matter to
          be decided.

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               (d)  If  the  Determination  Date  is  the date of a liquidation,
          dissolution  or  winding  up, or any event deemed to be a liquidation,
          dissolution  or winding up pursuant to the Company's charter, then all
          amounts  to  be  payable  per  share  to  holders  of the Common Stock
          pursuant  to the charter in the event of such liquidation, dissolution
          or  winding  up,  plus  all  other  amounts to be payable per share in
          respect of the Common Stock in liquidation under the charter, assuming
          for  the  purposes of this clause (d) that all of the shares of Common
          Stock then issuable upon exercise of the Option are outstanding at the
          Determination Date.

          1.3  Company  Acknowledgment.  The  Company  will,  at the time of the
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     exercise  of this Option, upon the request of the Holder hereof acknowledge
     in writing its continuing obligation to afford to such Holder any rights to
     which  such  Holder  shall  continue  to be entitled after such exercise in
     accordance  with the provisions of this Option. If the Holder shall fail to
     make  any  such  request,  such  failure  shall  not  affect the continuing
     obligation of the Company to afford to such Holder any such rights.

          1.4  Trustee  for  Option  Holders.  In the event that a bank or trust
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     company  shall have been appointed as trustee for the Holder of this Option
     pursuant  to  Subsection 3.2, such bank or trust company shall have all the
     powers  and  duties of an option agent (as hereinafter described) and shall
     accept,  in  its  own name for the account of the Company or such successor
     person  as  may  be  entitled thereto, all amounts otherwise payable to the
     Company  or  such successor, as the case may be, on exercise of this Option
     pursuant to this Section 1.

     2. Procedure for Exercise.
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          2.1  Delivery  of  Stock  Certificates, Etc., on Exercise. The Company
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     agrees  that  the  shares  of  Common Stock purchased upon exercise of this
     Option  shall  be  deemed to be issued to the Holder as the record owner of
     such  shares  as  of the close of business on the date on which this Option
     shall  have  been  surrendered  and  payment  shall have been made for such
     shares in accordance herewith. As soon as practicable after the exercise of
     this  Option in full or in part, and in any event within three (3) business
     days thereafter, the Company at its expense (including the payment by it of
     any  applicable  issue  taxes)  will  cause to be issued in the name of and
     delivered  to the Holder, or as such Holder (upon payment by such Holder of
     any  applicable  transfer  taxes)  may direct in compliance with applicable
     securities  laws,  a certificate or certificates for the number of duly and
     validly  issued,  fully  paid  and nonassessable shares of Common Stock (or
     Other  Securities) to which such Holder shall be entitled on such exercise,
     plus,  in lieu of any fractional share to which such Holder would otherwise
     be entitled, cash equal to such fraction multiplied by the then Fair Market
     Value  of one full share, together with any other stock or other securities
     and  property  (including  cash,  where applicable) to which such Holder is
     entitled upon such exercise pursuant to Section 1 or otherwise.

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          2.2  Exercise. Payment shall be made either in cash or by certified or
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     official  bank  check  payable  to  the  order  of the Company equal to the
     Exercise  Price  for the number of Common Shares specified in such Exercise
     Notice (as such exercise number shall be adjusted to reflect any adjustment
     in  the  total  number of shares of Common Stock issuable to the Holder per
     the  terms  of  this  Option) and the Holder shall thereupon be entitled to
     receive  the  number  of  duly  authorized,  validly issued, fully-paid and
     non-assessable  shares  of Common Stock (or Other Securities) determined as
     provided herein.

     3. Effect of Reorganization, Etc.
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          3.1 Reorganization, Consolidation, Merger, Etc. In case at any time or
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     from  time  to  time  the  Company  shall  (a) effect a reorganization, (b)
     consolidate  with  or  merge  into any other person, or (c) transfer all or
     substantially all of its properties or assets to any other person under any
     plan  or arrangement contemplating the dissolution of the Company, then, in
     each  such  case, as a condition to the consummation of such a transaction,
     proper  and  adequate  provision  shall  be made by the Company whereby the
     Holder,  on  the exercise hereof as provided in Section 1 at any time after
     the  consummation  of  such  reorganization, consolidation or merger or the
     effective  date  of such dissolution, as the case may be, shall receive, in
     lieu  of  the  Common Stock (or Other Securities) issuable on such exercise
     prior  to  such  consummation  or  such effective date, the stock and other
     securities  and  property  (including cash) to which such Holder would have
     been  entitled  upon  such  consummation  or  in  connection  with  such
     dissolution,  as  the  case  may  be,  if such Holder had so exercised this
     Option,  immediately  prior  thereto,  all  subject  to  further adjustment
     thereafter as provided in Section 4.

          3.2  Dissolution.  In  the  event  of  any  dissolution of the Company
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     following  the  transfer  of  all or substantially all of its properties or
     assets, the Company, concurrently with any distributions made to holders of
     its  Common Stock, shall at its expense deliver or cause to be delivered to
     the  Holder  the  stock  and other securities and property (including cash,
     where  applicable) receivable by the Holder pursuant to Section 3.1, or, if
     the  Holder  shall  so  instruct  the  Company,  to a bank or trust company
     specified  by the Holder and having its principal office in New York, NY as
     trustee for the Holder (the "Trustee").

          3.3  Continuation  of  Terms.  Upon any reorganization, consolidation,
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     merger or transfer (and any dissolution following any transfer) referred to
     in  this Section 3, this Option shall continue in full force and effect and
     the  terms  hereof  shall  be  applicable  to the shares of stock and other
     securities and property receivable on the exercise of this Option after the
     consummation  of  such  reorganization,  consolidation  or  merger  or  the
     effective  date of dissolution following any such transfer, as the case may
     be,  and  shall  be  binding  upon  the  issuer  of any such stock or other
     securities,  including,  in  the  case  of  any  such  transfer, the person
     acquiring  all  or  substantially  all  of  the properties or assets of the
     Company,  whether or not such person shall have expressly assumed the terms
     of  this Option as provided in Section 4. In the event this Option does not
     continue  in  full  force  and  effect  after  the  consummation  of  the
     transactions described in this Section 3, then the Company's securities and
     property  (including  cash, where applicable) receivable by the Holder will
     be delivered to the Holder or the Trustee as contemplated by Section 3.2.

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     4.  Extraordinary  Events  Regarding  Common  Stock.  In the event that the
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Company  shall  (a) issue additional shares of the Common Stock as a dividend or
other  distribution on outstanding Common Stock or any preferred stock issued by
the  Company,  (b)  subdivide  its  outstanding  shares  of Common Stock, or (c)
combine  its  outstanding  shares  of  the Common Stock into a smaller number of
shares  of  the  Common  Stock  (each  of the preceding clauses (a) through (c),
inclusive, an "Event"), then, in each such event, the number of shares of Common
Stock  that  the  Holder shall thereafter, on the exercise hereof as provided in
Section  1,  be  entitled to receive shall be increased or decreased to a number
determined  by  multiplying  the  number  of  shares of Common Stock that would,
immediately prior to such Event, be issuable upon the exercise of this Option by
a  fraction  of  which (a) the numerator is the number of issued and outstanding
shares  of Common Stock immediately after such Event, and (b) the denominator is
the number of issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock immediately prior to
such Event.

     5.  Certificate  as  to  Adjustments.  In  each  case  of any adjustment or
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readjustment in the shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) issuable on the
exercise  of  this  Option,  the  Company at its expense will promptly cause its
Chief Financial Officer or other appropriate designee to compute such adjustment
or  readjustment  in  accordance  with  the  terms  of this Option and prepare a
certificate  setting forth such adjustment or readjustment and showing in detail
the  facts  upon  which  such  adjustment  or readjustment is based, including a
statement of (a) the consideration received or receivable by the Company for any
additional shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) issued or sold or deemed
to  have been issued or sold, (b) the number of shares of Common Stock (or Other
Securities)  outstanding  or  deemed  to  be  outstanding, and (c) the number of
shares  of  Common  Stock to be received upon exercise of this Option, in effect
immediately  prior  to  such  adjustment  or  readjustment  and  as  adjusted or
readjusted as provided in this Option. The Company will forthwith mail a copy of
each  such  certificate  to  the  Holder  and  any  Option  agent of the Company
(appointed pursuant to Section 11 hereof).

     6.  Reservation of Stock, Etc., Issuable on Exercise of Option. The Company
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will  at  all times reserve and keep available, solely for issuance and delivery
on  the  exercise  of  this Option, shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities)
from time to time issuable on the exercise of this Option.

     7.  Assignment;  Exchange  of Option. Subject to compliance with applicable
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securities  laws,  this  Option,  and  the  rights  evidenced  hereby,  may  be
transferred  by  any  registered  holder  hereof (a "Transferor") in whole or in
part.  On  the  surrender  for  exchange  of  this Option, with the Transferor's
endorsement  in  the  form  of  Exhibit  B  attached  hereto  (the  "Transferor
Endorsement  Form")  and  together  with evidence reasonably satisfactory to the
Company  demonstrating  compliance  with applicable securities laws, which shall
include,  without  limitation,  the  provision  of  a  legal  opinion  from  the
Transferor's  counsel  (at  the  Company's expense) that such transfer is exempt

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from the registration requirements of applicable securities laws, the Company at
its  expense  (but  with  payment  by  the Transferor of any applicable transfer
taxes) will issue and deliver to or on the order of the Transferor thereof a new
Option  of  like  tenor,  in the name of the Transferor and/or the transferee(s)
specified  in such Transferor Endorsement Form (each a "Transferee"), calling in
the  aggregate  on  the face or faces thereof for the number of shares of Common
Stock  called  for  on  the  face  or  faces of the Option so surrendered by the
Transferor.

     8. Replacement of Option. On receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to
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the Company of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Option and, in
the  case  of any such loss, theft or destruction of this Option, on delivery of
an indemnity agreement or security reasonably satisfactory in form and amount to
the  Company  or,  in  the  case  of  any  such  mutilation,  on  surrender  and
cancellation  of  this  Option,  the  Company  at  its  expense will execute and
deliver, in lieu thereof, a new Option of like tenor.

     9.  Registration  Rights.  The Holder has been granted certain registration
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rights by the Company. These registration rights are set forth in an Amended and
Restated  Registration  Rights  Agreement entered into by the Company and Holder
dated  as  of  the  date  hereof,  as  the  same  may  be  amended,  modified or
supplemented from time to time.

     10.  Maximum  Exercise.  Notwithstanding  anything  contained herein to the
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contrary, the Holder shall not be entitled to exercise this Option in connection
with  that  number  of  shares of Common Stock which would exceed the difference
between  (i) 9.99% of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock and (ii)
the  number  of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder. For the
purposes  of  the  immediately preceding sentence, beneficial ownership shall be
determined  in  accordance  with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934,  as  amended, and Regulation 13d-3 thereunder. The limitation described in
the  first  sentence of this Section 10 shall automatically become null and void
following  notice  to the Company upon the occurrence and during the continuance
of  an  Event of Default under and as defined in the Note made by the Company to
the Holder dated the date hereof (as amended, modified or supplemented from time
to time, the "Note"), or upon 75 days prior notice to the Company.

     11.  Option  Agent. The Company may, by written notice to the Holder of the
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Option,  appoint  an  agent  for  the  purpose of issuing Common Stock (or Other
Securities)  on  the  exercise  of this Option pursuant to Section 1, exchanging
this Option pursuant to Section 7, and replacing this Option pursuant to Section
8,  or  any  of  the  foregoing,  and  thereafter any such issuance, exchange or
replacement, as the case may be, shall be made at such office by such agent.

     12.  Transfer  on  the Company's Books. Until this Option is transferred on
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the  books of the Company, the Company may treat the registered Holder hereof as
the  absolute  owner  hereof for all purposes, notwithstanding any notice to the
contrary.

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     13.  Notices, Etc. All notices and other communications from the Company to
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the  Holder shall be mailed by first class registered or certified mail, postage
prepaid, at such address as may have been furnished to the Company in writing by
such  Holder or, until any such Holder furnishes to the Company an address, then
to,  and  at  the address of, the last Holder who has so furnished an address to
the Company.

     14.  Miscellaneous. This Option and any term hereof may be changed, waived,
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discharged  or  terminated  only by an instrument in writing signed by the party
against  which  enforcement  of such change, waiver, discharge or termination is
sought.  THIS  OPTION  SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
LAWS OF STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAWS. ANY
ACTION  BROUGHT CONCERNING THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS OPTION SHALL BE
BROUGHT ONLY IN THE STATE COURTS OF NEW YORK OR IN THE FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN
THE  STATE  OF  NEW YORK; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE HOLDER MAY CHOOSE TO WAIVE
THIS  PROVISION  AND  BRING  AN  ACTION  OUTSIDE  THE  STATE  OF  NEW  YORK. The
individuals  executing  this  Option on behalf of the Company agree to submit to
the  jurisdiction  of  such courts and waive trial by jury. The prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorneys' fees
and  costs.  In  the  event  that  any  provision  of  this Option is invalid or
unenforceable  under  any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision
shall  be  deemed  inoperative  to the extent that it may conflict therewith and
shall  be  deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any such
provision  which  may  prove  invalid  or  unenforceable under any law shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Option. The
headings  in this Option are for purposes of reference only, and shall not limit
or otherwise affect any of the terms hereof. The Company acknowledges that legal
counsel  participated  in  the  preparation  of  this  Option  and,  therefore,
stipulates  that  the  rule  of construction that ambiguities are to be resolved
against  the  drafting  party shall not be applied in the interpretation of this
Option to favor any party against the other party.

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     IN  WITNESS  WHEREOF,  the  Company has executed this Option as of the date
first written above.

                                                     NEW  CENTURY  ENERGY  CORP.

                                                     By: /s/ Edward R. DeStefano
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                                                     Name: Edward R. DeStefano
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                                                     Title: President and CEO
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                                    EXHIBIT A

                              FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION
                    (To Be Signed Only On Exercise Of Option)

TO:     New  Century  Energy  Corp.
        5851  San  Felipe,  Suite  775
        Houston, Texas 77057
        Attention:  Chief Financial Officer

     The  undersigned,  pursuant  to  the  provisions  set forth in the attached
Option  (No.  L-2),  hereby irrevocably elects to purchase             shares of
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the Common Stock covered by such Option.

     The  undersigned  herewith makes payment of the Exercise Price provided for
in such Option, which is $            in lawful money of the United States.
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     The undersigned requests that the certificates for such shares be issued in
the name of, and delivered to                                              whose
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address is                                               .
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     The  undersigned  represents  and warrants that all offers and sales by the
undersigned  of the securities issuable upon exercise of the within Option shall
be made pursuant to registration of the Common Stock under the Securities Act of
1933,  as  amended  (the  "Securities  Act")  or  pursuant  to an exemption from
registration under the Securities Act.

Dated:
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                                   (Signature  must  conform  to  name  of
                                   holder  as  specified  on  the  face  of  the
                                   Option)

                                   Address:
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                                    EXHIBIT B

                         FORM OF TRANSFEROR ENDORSEMENT
                    (To Be Signed Only On Transfer Of Option)

     For  value  received,  the undersigned hereby sells, assigns, and transfers
unto  the  person(s)  named  below  under  the  heading  "Transferees" the right
represented by the within Option to purchase the percentage and number of shares
of Common Stock of New Century Energy Corp. into which the within Option relates
specified  under the headings "Percentage Transferred" and "Number Transferred,"
respectively,  opposite  the  name(s)  of  such person(s) and appoints each such
person  attorney  to  transfer  its respective right on the books of New Century
Energy Corp. with full power of substitution in the premises.

                                        Percentage            Number
Transferees        Address              Transferred           Transferred
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Dated
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                                   (Signature  must  conform  to  name  of
                                   holder  as  specified  on  the  face  of  the
                                   Option)

                                   Address:
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                                   SIGNED  IN  THE  PRESENCE  OF:

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                                                (Name)

ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
[TRANSFEREE]

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          (Name)

<PAGE>Exhibit 10.6

                              SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

     THIS AGREEMENT, dated as of the 19th day of December, 2005, is by and among
William  F. Mason, an individual resident of Travis County, Texas ("Mason"), New
Century  Energy  Corp.  (f/k/a  Vertica  Software, Inc.), a Colorado corporation
("NCEY"),  ERC  Solutions,  Inc.,  a Delaware corporation ("ERC"), and Edward R.
DeStefano, an individual resident of Harris County, Texas ("DeStefano").  Mason,
NCEY, ERC and DeStefano are referred to herein collectively as the "Parties" and
individually  as  a  "Party".

                                    RECITALS

A.     NCEY,  DeStefano  and  Century  Resources,  Inc., a Delaware corporation,
entered   into   that  certain  Agreement   and  Plan  of   Reorganization  (the
"Reorganization Agreement") dated as of September 30, 2004 under which DeStefano
exchanged  all  of  the  outstanding  shares  of  Century  Resources,  Inc.  for
37,500,000  shares  of  Common  Stock issued by NCEY and Century Resources, Inc.
became  a  wholly  owned  subsidiary  of  NCEY.

B.     NCEY and ERC entered into that certain Agreement and Plan of Distribution
(the  "Distribution  Agreement") dated as of September 30, 2004 under which NCEY
conveyed  certain  property  rights  to  ERC and ERC assumed certain obligations
relating to such property rights and ERC agreed to use its best efforts to cause
a  distribution  of  ERC  common  stock  to  the  shareholders  of  NCEY.

C.     NCEY  and  ERC  entered into that certain Agreement (the "ERC Agreement")
dated  as  of  March  3,  2005  under  which  ERC  agreed  to  assume additional
liabilities of NCEY that existed as of September 30, 2004 which were not assumed
under  the  Distribution  Agreement.

D.     A  dispute  has arisen among the Parties regarding the performance of the
Reorganization  Agreement,  the  Distribution  Agreement  and the ERC Agreement.

     NOW, THEREFORE, to resolve disputed claims and for the purposes of avoiding
the cost and uncertainty of litigation, in consideration of the mutual covenants
set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which
is  acknowledged  by  each  Party,  it  is  agreed  as  follows:

1.     Conversion  Agreement.  It  is  a  condition  to  this Agreement that the
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Conversion,  Repurchase and Restriction Agreement in the Form attached hereto as
Exhibit  "A"  be   signed   and  the  obligations  thereunder  to  be  performed
simultaneously  with  the execution of such agreement be performed before any of
the  covenants,  releases  or  other  provisions  of  this  Agreement  shall  be
effective.

2.     Rescission  of  the ERC Agreement.  The ERC Agreement is rescinded in its
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entirety.

3.     Distribution  Agreement Amendment.  The Distribution Agreement is amended
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to  delete  the  requirement  that  ERC  use  its  best  efforts  to  cause  the
registration  and  distribution of its common stock to the shareholders of NCEY.
Instead,  NCEY shall be, insofar as Mason is concerned, free to deal with ERC as
NCEY  sees  fit.

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4.     Mutual  Release.  The Parties do hereby, and each Party individually does
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hereby,  RELEASE,  ACQUIT and FOREVER DISCHARGE the other Parties, and all their
respective  successors  and  assigns,  of  and  from  any and all claims, debts,
demands,  actions,  causes  of   actions,   suits,  contracts,   agreements  and
liabilities  whatsoever,  both at law, statutory, in equity, or otherwise, which
any  of  the  Parties  may now have, whether known or unknown, against the other
Parties  from  or  relating  in  any  way  to  the Reorganization Agreement, the
Distribution  Agreement,  or the ERC Agreement, or the performance or failure to
perform  any  of them.  However, it is expressly agreed that no contract, right,
obligation,  covenant,  liability  or  other  term  of  this  Agreement is being
released by this paragraph and that the terms of this Agreement shall govern the
relationship  from  this  day  forward  with  all  other  claims being released.

5.     Exception  for  Going  Forward  Claims.  Notwithstanding anything in this
       --------------------------------------
Agreement,  NCEY  shall  not  have  any  liability for any claims or liabilities
arising  from  or  relating  to  any  business  operated by Mason for the period
October  1,  2004  forward (hereafter the "Going Forward Claims").  Mason hereby
warrants  that  he is not aware of any Going Forward Claims that exist which are
assertable  against  NCEY  or  ERC.

6.     Cooperation  Concerning  Defense of Claims.  The Parties acknowledge that
       ------------------------------------------
claims have been made and may still be made against NCEY and may be made against
Mason  and/or  DeStefano  in  the  future  concerning   activities,   events  or
circumstances  that  arose  prior  to  the Reorganization.  Mason agrees to make
himself available, at reasonable and agreeable times, to provide information and
documents that he may possess and to otherwise assist NCEY, ERC and DeStefano in
analyzing  and,  as  necessary,  defending such claims.  This will include Mason
making  himself  available,  if  necessary,  to  discuss matters with NCEY, ERC,
and/or   DeStefano   and   their   respective   counsel,  to   furnish  relevant
documentation,  to  provide  deposition  and  trial  testimony,  and  to execute
accurate  affidavits.  DeStefano agrees to make himself available, at reasonable
and  agreeable  times,  to provide information and documents that he may possess
and  to  otherwise  assist  NCEY,  ERC and Mason in analyzing and, as necessary,
defending such claims.  This will include DeStefano making himself available, if
necessary,  to discuss matters with NCEY, ERC, and/or Mason and their respective
counsel,  to  furnish  relevant  documentation,  to provide deposition and trial
testimony,  and  to  execute  accurate  affidavits.  NCEY  and ERC agree to make
available, at reasonable and agreeable times, documents and other information in
its  possession that is requested by any Party for the purpose of analyzing and,
as  necessary  defending  such  claims.

7.     No Conveyance of Claims Released.  By their execution hereof, the Parties
       --------------------------------
represent,  covenant,  and  warrant  that no claims released herein, if any such
claims  exist, and no interest in the Reorganization Agreement, the Distribution
Agreement  or  the  ERC Agreement have previously been conveyed, assigned, or in
any  manner  transferred,  in whole or in part, to any third party.  The Parties
expressly  represent,  covenant  and  warrant  that  they have full authority to
release  any  and   all  of  the   claims  released  herein  and  to  amend  the
Reorganization  Agreement,  the  Distribution Agreement and the ERC Agreement as
set  forth  herein.

<PAGE>

8.     Assignment  of  ERC  Assets.  NCEY,  as  additional consideration for the
       ---------------------------
agreements  contained  herein,  shall  execute  the Quitclaim attached hereto as
Exhibit  "B."  NCEY  shall,  upon   reasonable  request,  execute  such  further
documentation  as may be necessary to effectively convey the assets described in
Exhibit  "B," provided that any such assignment shall be on an "as is, where is"
basis  without  warranties  of  any kind.  Mason acknowledges that NCEY does not
have  any  knowledge concerning or possess any of the property referenced in the
Quitclaim  and  that  it shall be solely Mason's responsibility to locate and/or
deal  with  the  property  described.

9.     Successors  and  Assigns.  This  Agreement and the rights and obligations
       ------------------------
hereunder  shall  be  binding  upon  and inure to the benefit of the Parties and
their  respective  heirs,   executors,  administrators,  legal  representatives,
successors  and  assigns.

10.     Severability.  If, after the execution of this Agreement, any part, term
        ------------
or  provision  of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, unenforceable,
or  in  conflict  with  any  valid controlling law, such part, term or provision
shall be fully severable.  In lieu thereof, the Parties shall add a legal, valid
and  enforceable  provision  as  similar  in  terms  to such illegal, invalid or
unenforceable  provision as may be possible.

11.     Captions.  The  captions  used in this Agreement have been inserted only
        --------
for reference  purposes.   The captions and order of such captions  shall not be
deemed to  govern, limit,  modify, or in any  manner affect the scope,  meaning,
or intent of  any of the provisions and/or terms of this Agreement, nor shall
any captions be given any legal effect.

12.     Entire  Understanding.   This  Agreement  and the  documents  referenced
        ---------------------
herein  contain  the  entire understanding between the Parties and supersede any
and  all other  agreements,  understandings,  and  representations  between  the
Parties except as otherwise specifically provided.

13.     Modification/Amendments.   Any   modification   or   amendment  of  this
        -----------------------
Agreement  shall be  effective only if made in writing and signed by all Parties
hereto.

14.     Jurisdiction/Venue. The laws  of  the  State of  Texas  shall govern the
        ------------------
execution,  effect,  application,  interpretation,  validity,  performance,  and
enforcement  of  this  Agreement  and  the rights, duties, and privileges of the
respective  Parties  hereto.  All litigation between the Parties with respect to
this Agreement or the matters described herein shall be conducted in the federal
or state courts located in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

15.     Counterparts.   This  Agreement   may  be   executed  in  one  or  more
        ------------
counterparts,  each  of which when  executed and delivered shall be an original
and all of which when  executed  shall  constitute  one and the same instrument
and agreement. It shall  not  be  necessary  in  making proof of this Agreement
or  any  counterpart  hereof   to   produce  or  account  for  any of the other
counterparts. A copy of this Agreement signed by one party and faxed to another
party shall be deemed to have been  executed and delivered by the signing party
as an original. A photocopy of this Agreement shall be effective as an original
for all purposes.

<PAGE>

16.     Reliance  on Counsel.  The Parties hereto each state that they have read
        --------------------
this  Agreement  carefully,  that they have consulted with counsel regarding the
terms  and  provisions  of this Agreement, and that they have relied solely upon
their  own  judgment  without  the  influence  of  anyone  in entering into this
Agreement.  Each  Party acknowledges and agrees that they and their counsel have
been  equally  involved  in  the  drafting,  negotiation  and  execution of this
Agreement  and  that  no  law or rule of construction shall be raised or used in
which  the  provisions  of this Agreement shall be construed in favor or against
either  Party hereto because one is deemed to be the author thereof.  Each Party
agrees  to  be  solely responsible for all fees and expenses that they may incur
with legal counsel and other representatives in entering into this Agreement.

17.     Confidentiality.  The  Parties  acknowledge and agree that the financial
        ---------------
details  of   this  Agreement  are   confidential   and will not be disclosed to
non-parties under  any  circumstancesexcept  as  requiredby  law.

     IN  WITNESS  WHEREOF,  the  undersigned have hereunto set their hands fully
read  the  above  and  fully  understand the contents and/or provisions thereof.

                                         /s/  William  F.  Mason
                                         ----------------------------------
                                         WILLIAM F. MASON, Individually

                                         /s/ Edward R. DeStefano
                                         ----------------------------------
                                         NEW CENTURY ENERGY CORP. (f/k/a
                                         Vertica Software, Inc.)
                                         By: Edward R. DeStefano, President

                                         /s/ William F. Mason
                                         ----------------------------------
                                         ERC SOLUTIONS, INC.
                                         By: William F. Mason, President

                                         /s/ Edward R. DeStefano
                                         ---------------------------------
                                         EDWARD R. DESTEFANO, Individually

<PAGE>

                                    EXHIBIT A
                           CONVERSION, REPURCHASE AND
                              RESTRICTION AGREEMENT

     THIS AGREEMENT, dated as of the 19th day of December, 2005, is by and among
William  F.  Mason, an individual resident of Travis County, Texas ("Mason") and
New Century Energy Corp. (f/k/a Vertica, Software, Inc.), a Colorado corporation
("NCEY").  Mason  and  NCEY are referred to herein collectively as the "Parties"
and  individually  as  a  "Party".

                                    RECITALS

E.     Mason  is  the  holder  of 5,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock, $.001 par value per share (the "Series A Stock") issued by NCEY which may
be  converted  into  1,500,000 shares of Common Stock, $.001 par value per share
(the  "Common  Stock")  of  NCEY.

F.     Mason  provided NCEY with a notice of conversion of the Series A Stock on
March  18,  2005  and  NCEY  has,  for  reasons  NCEY regards as valid but Mason
disputes,  not  yet  issued the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion.

     NOW,  THEREFORE,  in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein
and  other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is acknowledged
by  each  Party,  it  is  agreed  as  follows:

                                    ARTICLE I
                          CONVERSION OF SERIES A STOCK

1.1     Conversion  of  Series  A  Stock.  Simultaneously with the execution and
        --------------------------------
delivery  of  this  Agreement,  and subject to the other terms hereof, NCEY will
issue  and  cause  to  be  registered in Mason's name 1,100,000 shares of Common
Stock,  $.001  par  value per share (the "Common Stock").  Such shares of Common
Stock  shall be evidenced by 22 certificates, each representing 50,000 shares of
Common  Stock  and  shall be fully paid and non-assessable shares of the capital
stock  of  NCEY.  The  Parties  acknowledge  and agree for all purposes that the
Common  Stock  so issued has been issued solely in exchange for the 5,000 shares
Series  A  Stock,  that  no  additional consideration has been given or received
therefor, and that no person has been or will be paid any compensation for or in
connection  with  the  exchange of the Series A Stock for the Common Stock.  The
Parties  additionally  agree  that  after the 5,000 shares of Series A Stock are
exchanged  for  the  1,100,00  shares  of  Common Stock, that Mason will have no
further  rights  in  connection  with  any  Series  A  Stock.

1.2     Date  of  Issue.  NCEY  hereby  acknowledges  and  agrees  that
        ---------------

          (a)  the  Series  A  Convertible  Preferred  Stock  was  originally
               issued  and  all consideration therefore was received on or about
               February 13, 2004; and

          (b)  Mason  is  not  an  affiliate  of  NCEY  and  has  not  been  an
               affiliate of NCEY since September 30, 2004.

<PAGE>

                                   ARTICLE II
                            RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER

2.1.     Limitation  on  Sales.  Mason  understands that NCEY has not registered
         ---------------------
the Shares under the Securities Act of 1933 or the applicable securities laws of
any  state  in reliance on exemptions from registration.  Except as specifically
stated  herein,  no other person has a direct or indirect beneficial interest in
the  Shares  and  Mason  represents  that  he  acquired the Series A Convertible
Preferred  Stock  for  investment  purposes  and  not  with  the   intention  of
distribution.  Mason  agrees  that  he  will  not  sell,  pledge, hypothecate or
otherwise  transfer  the  Shares  except  pursuant  to an effective registration
statement  or  an  exemption  from  registration  under   applicable  laws.   In
connection  with  these  restrictions,  Mason  acknowledges  and consents to the
placement  of  the  following  restrictive legend on the certificate(s) or other
document(s),  if  any,  evidencing  the  Shares:

     "THE  SECURITIES  REPRESENTED  BY  THIS  INSTRUMENT  HAVE  NOT  BEEN
     REGISTERED  UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE SECURITIES
     LAWS  OF  ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE
     TRANSFERRED,  EXCEPT  PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER
     THE  ACT  OR  THE  DELIVERY  TO  THE  COMPANY  OF  AN  OPINION  OF COUNSEL,
     SATISFACTORY  TO  THE  COMPANY, THAT AN EXEMPTION FROM SUCH REGISTRATION IS
     AVAILABLE  AND  THAT  SUCH TRANSFER WILL NOT RESULT IN ANY VIOLATION OF THE
     LAW;  PROVIDED  HOWEVER,  THAT  THIS  LEGEND  SHALL NOT APPLY AND ANY SALE,
     PLEDGE, HYPOTHECATION OR OTHER TRANSFER OF THE SECURITES REPRESENTED HEREBY
     MAY BE MADE PURSUANT TO RULE 144(k)."

2.2     Legal Opinion.  NCEY acknowledges and agrees that the form of opinion of
        -------------
Franklin, Cardwell & Jones, PC attached to this agreement is acceptable to it in
connection  with the sale or other transfer of the Shares by Mason and will give
its transfer agent irrevocable instructions to accept such opinion in connection
with  the  transfer  of  the  Shares  or  any  of  them  by  Mason

                                   ARTICLE III
                                  MISCELLANEOUS

3.1.     Successors  and Assigns.  This Agreement and the rights and obligations
         -----------------------
hereunder  shall  be  binding  upon  and inure to the benefit of the Parties and
their  respective  heirs,  executors,  administrators,   legal  representatives,
successors  and  assigns.

3.2.     Severability.   If, after  the  execution  of this Agreement, any part,
         ------------
term  or  provision  of   this  Agreement  is  found  to  be  invalid,  illegal,
unenforceable, or in  conflict   with any valid controlling law, such part, term
or provision shall be  fully  severable.  In lieu thereof, the Parties shall add
a  legal,  valid  and  enforceable   provision  as  similar  in  terms  to  such
illegal,  invalid  or unenforceable provision as may be possible.

3.3.     Captions.  The  captions used in this Agreement have been inserted only
         --------
for reference   purposes.  The  captions and order of such captions shall not be
deemed to  govern, limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or
intent of  any of  the provisions and/or  terms of this Agreement, nor shall any
captions be given any legal effect.

<PAGE>

3.4.     Entire  Understanding.   This  Agreement  and the  documents referenced
         ---------------------
herein contain  the  entire  understanding between the Parties and supersede any
and  all  other  agreements, understandings,  and  representations  between  the
Parties except as otherwise specifically provided.

3.5.     Modification/Amendments.   Any   modification   or  amendment  of  this
         -----------------------
Agreement  shall  be effective only if made in writing and signed by all Parties
hereto.

3.6.     Jurisdiction/Venue.  The  laws  of  the  State  of  Texas  shall govern
         ------------------
the execution,  effect,   application,  interpretation,  validity,  performance,
and  enforcement  of  this  Agreement   and  the  rights, duties, and privileges
of  the  respective  Parties  hereto.  All  litigation  between the Parties with
respect  to this Agreement or the matters described herein shall be conducted in
the federal or state courts located in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

3.7.     Counterparts.   This   Agreement  may   be  executed  in  one  or  more
         ------------
counterparts,  each  of which  when  executed and delivered shall be an original
and all of which when  executed  shall  constitute  one and  the same instrument
and agreement. It shall  not  be  necessary  in  making proof of  this Agreement
or  any  counterpart  hereof  to  produce  or  account  for  any  of  the  other
counterparts. A copy of this Agreement  signed by one party and faxed to another
party shall be deemed to have  been  executed and delivered by the signing party
as an original. A photocopy of this Agreement  shall be effective as an original
for all purposes.

3.8.     Reliance on Counsel.  The Parties hereto each state that they have read
         -------------------
this  Agreement  carefully,  that they have consulted with counsel regarding the
terms  and  provisions  of this Agreement, and that they have relied solely upon
their  own  judgment  without  the  influence  of  anyone  in entering into this
Agreement.  Each  Party acknowledges and agrees that they and their counsel have
been  equally  involved  in  the  drafting,  negotiation  and  execution of this
Agreement  and  that  no  law or rule of construction shall be raised or used in
which  the  provisions  of this Agreement shall be construed in favor or against
either  Party hereto because one is deemed to be the author thereof.  Each Party
agrees  to  be  solely responsible for all fees and expenses that they may incur
with  legal  counsel  and  other  representatives  in  entering  into  this
Agreement.

3.9.     Confidentiality.   The   Parties   acknowledge   and   agree   that the
         ---------------
financial  details   of  this  Agreement   are  confidential  and  will  not  be
disclosed to non-parties under any circumstances unless compelled by law.

                         [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

<PAGE>

     IN  WITNESS  WHEREOF,  the  undersigned have hereunto set their hands fully
read the above and fully understand the contents and/or provisions thereof.

                                              /s/ William F. Mason
                                              ------------------------------
                                              WILLIAM F. MASON, Individually

                                              /s/ Edward R. DeStefano
                                              ----------------------------------
                                              NEW CENTURY ENERGY CORP.
                                              (f/k/a Vertica Software, Inc.)
                                              By: Edward R. DeStefano, President

<PAGE>

                                    EXHIBIT B
                                    QUITCLAIM

Date:          December 16th,  2005

Grantor:     New  Century  Energy  Corp.  (f/k/a  Vertica  Software,  Inc.)

Grantor's  Mailing  Address:     5851  San  Felipe,  Suite  775
                                 Houston,  Texas  77057

Grantee:     William  F.  Mason

Grantee's  Mailing  Address:     106  E.  Sixth  St.,  Suite  900
                                 Austin,  Texas  78701

Consideration:  The  obligations  undertaken  in  the  Settlement  Agreement
                dated December 16th,2005.

Property:      All  of  the  right,  title  and  interest, if any, of Grantor in
               the  software  interests and related intellectual property ("IP")
               owned prior to September of 2004 by Vertica Software, Inc.; which
               software   constituted   environmental   regulatory   compliance
               solutions  as  required by government environmental agencies. The
               software  IP  includes  any  existing  installation  of  product,
               hardware  and  software  used  to  develop  IP,  all  trademarks,
               copyrights  and  marketing  materials  developed  for  sales  and
               distribution  of such products as the same relate to the Internet
               and  intranet software products intended to serve industries that
               are  impacted by government regulation of hazardous materials and
               other  environmental laws and regulations previously developed by
               Vertica Software, Inc.

     FOR  THE  CONSIDERATION,  Grantor  quitclaims  to  Grantee all of Grantor's
right,  title, and interest, if any, in and to the Property, to have and to hold
it  to  Grantee  and  Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns forever.  Neither
Grantor  nor Grantor's heirs, successors, or assigns will have, claim, or demand
any  right  or  title  to  the  Property  or  any  part  of  it.

     GRANTOR HAS MADE NO AFFIRMATION OF FACT OR PROMISE RELATING TO THE PROPERTY
THAT  HAS  BECOME  ANY  BASIS FOR THIS BARGAIN, AND FURTHER, GRANTOR HAS MADE NO
AFFIRMATION  OF  FACT  OR PROMISE RELATING TO THE PROPERTY THAT WOULD CONFORM TO
ANY  SUCH AFFIRMATION OR PROMISE.  GRANTOR DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
ANY  PARTICULAR  PURPOSE WHATEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY.  THE PROPERTY IS
QUITCLAIMED ON AN "AS IS," "WHERE IS" BASIS.  ALL WARRANTIES THAT MIGHT ARISE BY
COMMON LAW AS WELL AS THE WARRANTIES IN SECTION 5.023 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE
(OR  ITS  SUCCESSOR)  ARE  EXCLUDED.

<PAGE>

     As  a material part of the Consideration for this deed, Grantor and Grantee
agree  that  Grantee  is taking the Property "AS IS" with any and all latent and
patent  defects and that there is no warranty by Grantor that the Property has a
particular  financial  value  or  is  fit  for  a  particular  purpose.  Grantee
acknowledges  and  stipulates that Grantee is not relying on any representation,
statement,  or  other  assertion  with  respect to the Property condition but is
relying  on  Grantee's  examination of the Property.  Grantee takes the Property
with  the  express  understanding  and  stipulation that there are no express or
implied  warranties.

                                       /s/ Edward R. DeStefano
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                       EDWARD  R.  DESTEFANO,  President  &  CEO
                                       of  New  Century  Energy  Corp.,  Grantor

                                       /s/ William F. Mason
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                       WILLIAM  F.  MASON,  Grantee

<PAGE>

STATE  OF  TEXAS     Sec.
                     Sec.
COUNTY  OF  HARRIS   Sec.

     Before  Me,  the undersigned Notary Public, on this day personally appeared
Edward  D.  DeStefano, President and CEO of New Century Energy Corp., who, being
by  me  duly  sworn  on  oath  deposed  and  said that he has read the foregoing
Quitclaim  and that ever fact contained therein is within his personal knowledge
and  is  true  and  correct.

                                       /s/ Edward R. DeStefano
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                       EDWARD  R.  DESTEFANO,  President  &  CEO
                                       of  New  Century  Energy  Corp.

     SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this   16  day of     December    , 2005.
                                           -------      -----------------

                                       /s/ J. Kolmetz
                                       ----------------------------------------
                                       Notary  Public  in  and  for  The  State
                                       of  Texas

STATE  OF  TEXAS     Sec.
                     Sec.
COUNTY  OF  TRAVIS   Sec.

     Before  Me,  the undersigned Notary Public, on this day personally appeared
William  F.  Mason,  individual, who, being by me duly sworn on oath deposed and
said  that  he  has  read  the  foregoing Quitclaim and that ever fact contained
therein  is  within  his  personal  knowledge  and  is  true  and  correct.

                                               /s/ William F. Mason
                                               -------------------------------
                                               WILLIAM  F.  MASON

     SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this  13th day of December        , 2005.
                                           -------      -----------------

                                               /s/ Katie Dotts
                                               ---------------------------------
                                               Notary  Public  in  and  for  The
                                               State  of  Texas

<PAGE>

                                     [date]

William  F.  Mason
106  E.  Sixth  St.
Suite  900
Austin,  Texas  78701

New  Century  Energy  Corp.
5851  San  Felipe
Suite  775
Houston,  TX  77057

     RE:     SALE OF [NUMBER] SHARES OF NEW CENTURY ENERGY CORP. COMMON STOCK BY
             WILLIAM  F.  MASON

Gentlemen:

     Assuming the accuracy of the information set forth in the letter from [name
of broker] (the "Broker"), dated [insert date of letter], to me, a copy of which
is  attached  hereto,  the  representations  and agreement of New Century Energy
Corp.  (the  "Issuer")  set  forth  in  that  certain Conversion Agreement dated
December    ,  2005, and the information set forth in the letter from William F.
        ----
Mason (the "Stockholder"), it is our opinion that the sale by the Stockholder of
[number]  shares  of  the  common  stock  of  the  Issuer comply with all of the
requirements  of  Rule  144  under  the  Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
"Act"),  and  that the such sale would not require registration under the Act or
any  applicable  state  securities  law.

     Upon  receipt  of  confirmation that a sale has occurred in accordance with
the  representations  in the attached letters, a new certificate or certificates
representing  the  Shares  may  be issued in such name or names as the Broker or
Stockholder may request, and such new certificate or certificates may be free of
any  restrictive legend or stop transfer orders.  If the Shares are to be issued
from  a certificate or certificates representing a number of shares in excess of
the  number  sold,  then any certificate or certificates representing the unsold
balance may be reissued in the name of the Stockholder or his nominee and should
bear  the same restrictive legend as appears on other shares of restricted stock
issued  by  the  Issuer  and  should  be  subject  to  a  "stop transfer" order.

     If  no sale has occurred before [90 days] or the date on which the Issuer's
next  quarterly or annual report is required to be filed with the Securities and
Exchange  Commission,  whichever first occurs, this opinion shall be void.  This
letter  is  for  the  benefit  of  the  Stockholder, the Issuer and the Issuer's
transfer  agent  only.

                              Very  truly  yours,
                              FRANKLIN,  CARDWELL  &  JONES

cc:     Broker

<PAGE>

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