Exhibit 31.1

SECTION 302

CERTIFICATION

I, John Terwilliger, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K/A of Houston American Energy Corp.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

Date: April 4, 2024	/s/ John Terwilliger
	John Terwilliger,
	Chief Executive Officer and
	Principal Financial Officer