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
July 18, 2014
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
HYDROCARB ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 000-53313 | 30-0420930 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
800 Gessner, Suite 375, Houston, Texas | | 77024 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(713) 970-1590
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers |
On July 18, 2014 the following persons resigned as directors:
| Gregory M. Larberg |
| Paul C. Schillmoller |
| Pasquale V. Scaturro |
On July 20, 2014, the Board appointed Kent Watts as Executive Chairman.
| Item 5.03 | Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. |
On July 20, 2014, the Board of Directors approved amendments to the Bylaws. The amendments set forth the duties of the Executive Chairman, giving him authority over financings, analyst relations, investor relations, public relations, transfer agent relations, legal counsel, and the business plan.
The amendments also state that the bylaws may be amended by majority written consent of shareholders.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
| | HYDROCARB ENERGY CORPORATION |
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| Date: July 21, 2014 | /s Joel Seidner |
| Name: Joel Seidner |
| Title: Secretary |
