CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our report included in this Form 8-K/A, into the Company's previously filed Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos.333-95533, 333-31004, 333-31006, 333-43378, 333-61258, 333-68616 and 333-81570). /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Houston, Texas January 30, 2002