UNITED STATES
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

Date of Report: May 10, 2012
(Date of earliest event reported)

Houston Wire & Cable Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DE
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) 000-52046
(Commission File Number) 74-2400498
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
10201 North Loop East, Houston TX
(Address of principal executive offices)   77029
(Zip Code)
(713) 609-2110
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition


Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial statements:
            None
(b) Pro forma financial information:
            None
(c) Shell company transactions:
            None
(d) Exhibits
            99.1       Press Release of Houston Wire & Cable Company dated May 10, 2012


SIGNATURE

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Dated: May 10, 2012
HOUSTON WIRE & CABLE COMPANY

By:  /s/ Nicol G. Graham                    
     Nicol G. Graham
     VP & CFO


Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release of Houston Wire & Cable Company dated May 10, 2012