CONFIRMING STATEMENT

 REGARDING AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE SECTION 16(a) REPORTS





 This Statement confirms that the undersigned, Charles H. Cotros

the "Insider"), has authorized and designated Elizabeth B. Woodard

the "Authorized Signer") to execute and file on the Insider's behalf

any and all Forms 3, 4 and 5 (including any amendments thereto) that

the Insider may be required to file with the United States Securities

and Exchange Commission as a result of the Insider's ownership of, or

transactions in, securities of Riviana Foods Inc. (the "Company").



 The authority of the Authorized Signer under this Confirming

Statement shall continue until the Insider is no longer required to

file Forms 3, 4 and 5 with regard to the Insider's ownership of, or

transactions in, securities of the Company, unless earlier revoked in

writing.  The Insider acknowledges that the Authorized Signer is not

assuming any of the Insider's responsibilities to comply with Section

16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.



      Insider:





Date:  August 19, 2003   /s/ Charles H. Cotros