CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
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October 31, 2000
As independent auditors, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this Form SB-2 Statement of our reports, relating to the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules of American
Southwest Holdings, Inc. for the years ended December 31, 1998, and December 31,
1999 and the quarter ended September 30, 2000, included on Form SB-2 for the
years ended December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1998 and the quarter ended
September 30, 2000. We also consent to the reference to this firm under the
heading "Experts" in this Registration Statement.
/s/ Ashworth, Mitchell, Brazelton, P.L.L.C.
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ASHWORTH, MITCHELL, BRAZELTON, P.L.L.C.
Certified Public Accountants
