EXHIBIT 16 January 3, 2001 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Gentlemen: We have read the statements made by Houston Interweb Design, Inc., which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K/A, as part of the Company's Form 8-K/A report for the month of October 2000. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K/A. Very truly yours, MANN FRANKFORT STEIN & LIPP CPAs, L.L.P.