TEXACO INC
S-3/A, 1999-01-29
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    AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JANUARY 29, 1999
    
   
                                    REGISTRATION NOS. 333-68217 AND 333-68217-01
    
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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                                AMENDMENT NO. 1
                                       TO
                                    FORM S-3
                             REGISTRATION STATEMENT
                                     UNDER
                           THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
    
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      TEXACO CAPITAL INC.                  TEXACO INC.
   (Exact name of Registrant      (Exact name of Registrant and
 as specified in its charter)               Guarantor
                                  as specified in its charter)
           DELAWARE                         DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of  (State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)   incorporation or organization)
          51-0271861                       74-1383447
(I.R.S. Employer Identification  (I.R.S. Employer Identification
             No.)                             No.)
KJESTINE M. ANDERSON, SECRETARY  KJESTINE M. ANDERSON, SECRETARY
       1013 CENTRE ROAD             2000 WESTCHESTER AVENUE,
  WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19801        WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. 10650
        (800) 927-9800                   (914) 253-4000
 (Address, including zip code,    (Address, including zip code,
and telephone number, including  and telephone number, including
          area code,                       area code,
   of Registrant's principal     of Registrant's and Guarantor's
           executive                   principal executive
offices and agent for service)   offices and agent for service)
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          APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC:
   From time to time after the effective date of this Registration Statement
                      as determined by market conditions.
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    IF THE ONLY SECURITIES BEING REGISTERED ON THIS FORM ARE BEING OFFERED
PURSUANT TO DIVIDEND OR INTEREST REINVESTMENT PLANS, PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING
BOX. / /
 
    IF ANY OF THE SECURITIES BEING REGISTERED ON THIS FORM ARE TO BE OFFERED ON
A DELAYED OR CONTINUOUS BASIS PURSUANT TO RULE 415 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933, OTHER THAN SECURITIES OFFERED ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH DIVIDEND OR INTEREST
REINVESTMENT PLANS, CHECK THE FOLLOWING BOX. /X/
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                        CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
 
   
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                                                                             PROPOSED            PROPOSED
                                                                             MAXIMUM             MAXIMUM
              TITLE OF EACH CLASS OF                    AMOUNT TO         OFFERING PRICE        AGGREGATE           AMOUNT OF
           SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED                BE REGISTERED          PER UNIT       OFFERING PRICE(A)    REGISTRATION FEE
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Guaranteed Debt Securities of Texaco Capital
  Inc.............................................
Debt Securities of Texaco Inc.(b).................
Common Stock of Texaco Inc.(b)....................
Preferred Stock of Texaco Inc.(b).................
Depositary Shares of Texaco Inc.(b)...............
Warrants to Purchase Guaranteed Debt Securities,
  Debt Securities of Texaco Inc., Common Stock or
  Preferred Stock.................................
Guaranties by Texaco Inc. of Debt Securities(c)...         (d)                 (d)          $1,500,000,000(e)      $417,000(f)
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(a) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee.
    
(b) In addition to any Preferred Stock, Depositary Shares or Common Stock that
    may be issued directly under this Registration Statement, there are being
    registered hereunder an indeterminate number of shares of Preferred Stock,
    Depositary Shares or Common Stock as may be issued upon conversion or
    exchange of Debt Securities, Preferred Stock, Depositary Shares or Common
    Stock, as the case may be. In addition, Common Stock of Texaco Inc. issued
    under this Registration Statement will have Rights attached. No separate
    consideration will be received for any shares of Preferred Stock, Depositary
    Shares or Common Stock so issued upon conversion or exchange or for any
    Rights issued in connection with Common Stock.
(c) No consideration will be received by Texaco Inc. for the Guaranties.
(d) Not applicable pursuant to Form S-3 General Instruction II(D) under the
    Securities Act of 1933.
   
(e) Represents an increase from the $1,000,000,000 of securities initially
    covered by this registration statement as filed on December 2, 1998.
    
   
(f) Includes $278,000 which was paid on December 2, 1998. The balance being paid
    with the filing of this amendment is $139,000.
    
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    THE REGISTRANTS HEREBY AMEND THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANTS
SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(A) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ACTING
PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(A), MAY DETERMINE.
    
 
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                  SUBJECT TO COMPLETION DATED JANUARY 29, 1999
    
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY BE CHANGED. WE MAY
NOT SELL THESE SECURITIES UNTIL THE REGISTRATION
STATEMENT FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IS EFFECTIVE. THIS
PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL THESE SECURITIES
AND IT IS NOT SOLICITING AN OFFER TO BUY THESE SECURITIES IN ANY STATE WHERE THE
OFFER OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.
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PROSPECTUS
 
                                  TEXACO INC.
                                      AND
                              TEXACO CAPITAL INC.
 
   
                                 $1,500,000,000
                           GUARANTEED DEBT SECURITIES
                                DEBT SECURITIES
                                PREFERRED STOCK
                               DEPOSITARY SHARES
                                  COMMON STOCK
                                    WARRANTS
    
 
    We will provide specific terms of these securities in supplements to this
prospectus. You should read this prospectus and any supplement carefully before
you invest.
 
   
    Texaco Inc. or Texaco Capital Inc. may offer any of the following securities
from time to time:
    
 
   
    - debt securities issued by Texaco Capital Inc. and guaranteed by Texaco
      Inc.;
    
 
   
    - debt securities issued by Texaco Inc.;
    
 
   
    - common stock issued by Texaco Inc.;
    
 
   
    - preferred stock issued by Texaco Inc.;
    
 
   
    - warrants to purchase debt securities, common stock or preferred stock and
    
 
   
    - depositary shares relating to preferred stock.
    
 
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Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this
prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.
    
 
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February   , 1999
    
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                               TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
   
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About This Prospectus......................................................................................           2
Where You Can Find More Information........................................................................           2
Texaco Inc. ...............................................................................................           3
Selected Financial Data of Texaco..........................................................................           4
Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends...           4
Texaco Capital Inc. .......................................................................................           5
Use of Proceeds............................................................................................           5
Plan of Distribution.......................................................................................           5
Description of Debt Securities.............................................................................           6
Description of Texaco Common Stock.........................................................................          11
Description of Texaco Preferred Stock......................................................................          12
Description of the Depositary Shares.......................................................................          14
Description of the Warrants................................................................................          17
Experts....................................................................................................          18
Legal Opinions.............................................................................................          19
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                             ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
 
   
    This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the
SEC utilizing a "shelf" registration process. Under this shelf process, we may
sell any combination of the securities described in this prospectus in one or
more offerings up to a total dollar amount of $1,500,000,000. This prospectus
provides you with a general description of the securities we may offer. Each
time we sell securities, we will provide a prospectus supplement that will
contain specific information about the terms of that offering. The prospectus
supplement may also add, update or change information contained in this
prospectus. You should read both this prospectus and any prospectus supplement
together with additional information described under the heading WHERE YOU CAN
FIND MORE INFORMATION.
    
 
                      WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
 
    Texaco Inc. files annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements
and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any document we file
at the SEC's public reference rooms in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Illinois, and
New York, New York. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further
information on the public reference rooms. Our SEC filings are also available to
the public from the SEC's Web site at "http://www.sec.gov".
 
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    The SEC allows us to "incorporate by reference" the information we file with
them, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring
you to these documents. The information incorporated by reference is an
important part of this prospectus, and information that we file later with the
SEC will automatically update and supersede this information. We incorporate by
reference the documents listed below, which we have already filed with the SEC,
and any future filings we make with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 until we sell all of the
securities.
    
 
   
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TEXACO SEC FILINGS (FILE NO. I-27)                                                 PERIOD
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Annual Report on Form 10-K..............................  Year ended December 31, 1997.
 
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q..........................  Quarters ended September 30, 1998, June 30, 1998 and
                                                            March 31, 1998.
 
Current Reports on Form 8-K.............................  Filed January 23, 1998; January 30, 1998; March 5, 1998;
                                                            April 1, 1998; April 23, 1998; April 29, 1998; July 1,
                                                            1998; July 21, 1998; September 3, 1998; October 21,
                                                            1998; November 30, 1998; January 8, 1999 and January
                                                            26, 1999.
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    You may request a copy of these filings (other than any exhibits, unless we
have specifically incorporated by reference an exhibit in this Prospectus) at no
cost, by writing or telephoning us at the following address:
 
               Texaco Inc.
               2000 Westchester Avenue
               White Plains, New York 10650
               Tel: (914) 253-4000
               Attention: Secretary
 
   
    This prospectus is part of a registration statement we filed with the SEC.
We have incorporated into this registration statement exhibits that include a
form of proposed underwriting agreement and indenture. You should read the
exhibits carefully for provisions that may be important to you.
    
 
    You should rely on the information incorporated by reference or provided in
this prospectus or any prospectus supplement. We have not authorized anyone to
provide you with different information. We are not making an offer of these
securities in any state where the offer is not permitted. You should not assume
that the information in this prospectus or the documents incorporated by
reference is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of this
prospectus or those documents.
 
   
    We are not including any separate financial information for Texaco Capital.
Texaco Capital is wholly owned by Texaco Inc. It essentially has no independent
operations, and any debt securities it issues will be fully and unconditionally
guaranteed by Texaco Inc.
    
 
                                  TEXACO INC.
 
   
    Texaco Inc. was incorporated in Delaware on August 26, 1926 as The Texas
Corporation. Our name was changed in 1941 to The Texas Company and in 1959 to
Texaco Inc. We are the successor of a corporation incorporated in Texas in 1902.
Our principal executive offices are located at 2000 Westchester Avenue, White
Plains, New York 10650; telephone: (914) 253-4000.
    
 
   
    We are a vertically integrated enterprise principally engaged in the
worldwide exploration for and production, transportation, refining and marketing
of crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products.
    
 
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                       SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA OF TEXACO
    
 
   
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                                                       NINE MONTHS
                                                          ENDED                     YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                      SEPTEMBER 30,  -----------------------------------------------------
     (MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED)            1998         1997       1996       1995       1994       1993
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Revenues from continuing operations.................    $  23,898    $  46,667  $  45,500  $  36,787  $  33,353  $  34,071
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting
    change
  Continuing operations.............................    $     816    $   2,664  $   2,018  $     728  $     979  $   1,259
  Discontinued operations...........................           --           --         --         --        (69)      (191)
  Cumulative effect of accounting change............           --           --         --       (121)        --         --
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  Net income........................................    $     816    $   2,664  $   2,018  $     607  $     910  $   1,068
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Net income per common share (dollars)
  Basic
  Income (loss) before cumulative effect of
    accounting change
  Continuing operations.............................    $    1.47    $    4.99  $    3.77  $    1.29  $    1.72  $    2.24
  Discontinued operations...........................           --           --         --         --       (.14)      (.37)
  Cumulative effect of accounting change............           --           --         --       (.24)        --         --
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  Net income........................................    $    1.47    $    4.99  $    3.77  $    1.05  $    1.58  $    1.87
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  Diluted
  Income from continuing operations.................    $    1.46    $    4.87  $    3.68  $    1.28  $    1.72  $    2.21
  Net income........................................    $    1.46    $    4.87  $    3.68  $    1.05  $    1.58  $    1.87
Nonowner changes in equity..........................    $     818    $   2,601  $   1,863  $     592  $     972  $   1,168
Cash dividends per common share (dollars)...........    $    1.35    $    1.75  $    1.65  $    1.60  $    1.60  $    1.60
Total cash dividends paid on common stock...........    $     716    $     918  $     859  $     832  $     830  $     828
 
At end of period:
Total assets........................................    $  28,495    $  29,600  $  26,963  $  24,937  $  25,505  $  26,626
Debt and capital lease obligations
  Short-term........................................    $     899    $     885  $     465  $     737  $     917  $     669
  Long-term.........................................        6,061        5,507      5,125      5,503      5,564      6,157
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  Total debt and capital lease obligations..........    $   6,960    $   6,392  $   5,590  $   6,240  $   6,481  $   6,826
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              RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND EARNINGS TO
              COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS
    
 
   
    Our ratios of earnings to fixed charges and earnings to combined fixed
charges and preferred stock dividends for each of the periods indicated are as
follows:
    
   
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                                                NINE MONTHS
                                                   ENDED                        YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                               SEPTEMBER 30,    --------------------------------------------------------
                                                   1998            1997          1996          1995(A)        1994(B)
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges of
  Texaco on a total enterprise basis
  (unaudited)..............................           3.00            6.04          5.75           2.55           2.86
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges
  and preferred stock dividends of Texaco
  on a total enterprise basis (unaudited)
  (c)......................................           2.81            5.60          5.36           2.40           2.58
 
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                                                1993(B)
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges of
  Texaco on a total enterprise basis
  (unaudited)..............................         2.91
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges
  and preferred stock dividends of Texaco
  on a total enterprise basis (unaudited)
  (c)......................................         2.61
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(a) Excludes cumulative effect of accounting changes.
 
(b) Excludes discontinued operations.
 
(c) Preferred stock dividend requirements have been adjusted to reflect the
    pre-tax earnings which would be required to cover the Series C Variable Rate
    Cumulative Preferred Stock (redeemed on September 30, 1994), Series E
    Variable Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock (exchanged for common
 
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    stock on November 8, 1994) and Market Auction Preferred Shares dividends and
    to exclude the interest portion of the Series B and Series F ESOP
    Convertible Preferred Stock dividends.
 
                              TEXACO CAPITAL INC.
 
   
    Texaco Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Texaco Inc., is a Delaware
corporation which was incorporated on June 24, 1983. Its principal executive
offices are located at 1013 Centre Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19801; telephone:
(800) 927-9800. Texaco Capital is engaged principally in the business of lending
funds borrowed from unrelated persons to Texaco Inc. and its subsidiaries for
general corporate purposes.
    
 
                                USE OF PROCEEDS
 
   
    We will use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities offered by
Texaco Inc. for working capital, retirement of debt and other general corporate
purposes. Texaco Capital will lend the net proceeds from the sale of any debt
securities offered by it to Texaco Inc. or its subsidiaries to be used for
similar purposes.
    
 
                              PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
 
   
    We may sell the securities in any one or more of the following ways: (1)
directly to investors, (2) to investors through agents, (3) to dealers, (4)
through underwriting syndicates led by one or more managing underwriters, or (5)
through one or more underwriters acting alone.
    
 
   
    If we use underwriters in the sale, the obligations of the underwriters to
purchase the securities will be subject to certain conditions. The underwriters
will be obligated to purchase all the securities offered, if any are purchased.
The underwriters will acquire the securities for their own account. The
underwriters may resell the securities in one or more transactions, including
negotiated transactions, at a fixed public offering price or at varying prices
determined at the time of sale. The underwriters may change from time to time
any initial public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or
re-allowed or paid to dealers.
    
 
   
    We may use agents in the sale of securities. Unless indicated in the
prospectus supplement, the agent will be acting on a best efforts basis for the
period of its appointment.
    
 
   
    If we use a dealer in the sale of the securities, we will sell the
securities to the dealer as principal. The dealer may then resell the securities
to the public at varying prices it determines at the time of resale.
    
 
   
    We may also sell the securities in connection with a remarketing upon their
purchase, in accordance with a redemption or repayment pursuant to their terms,
or otherwise, by a remarketing firm acting as principals for their own accounts
or as our agents. Remarketing firms may be deemed to be underwriters in
connection with the securities they remarket.
    
 
   
    We may authorize underwriters, dealers or agents to solicit offers to
purchase the securities under a delayed delivery contract providing for payment
and delivery at a future date.
    
 
   
    We will identify any underwriters or agents and describe their compensation,
including any discounts or commissions, in a prospectus supplement.
Underwriters, dealers and agents that participate in the distribution of the
offered securities may be underwriters as defined in the Securities Act of 1933,
and any discounts or commissions received by them from us and any profit on the
resale of the securities by them may be treated as underwriting discounts and
commissions.
    
 
   
    We may have agreements with the underwriters, dealers and agents to
indemnify them against certain civil liabilities, including liabilities under
the Securities Act of 1933, or to contribute with respect to payments which the
underwriters, dealers or agents may be required to make. Underwriters,
    
 
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dealers or agents may engage in transactions with, or perform services for, us
in the ordinary course of their business.
    
 
   
                         DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES
    
 
   
    This prospectus describes certain general terms and provisions of the debt
securities. When Texaco Capital offers to sell a particular series of debt
securities, it will describe the specific terms of the securities in a
supplement to this prospectus. The prospectus supplement will also indicate
whether the general terms and provisions described in this prospectus apply to a
particular series of debt securities.
    
 
   
    The debt securities will be offered by Texaco Capital and will be fully and
unconditionally guaranteed by Texaco Inc. The debt securities will be issued
under an indenture dated as of August 24, 1984, as supplemented and restated by
    
 
   
    - the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of January 31, 1990 (a copy of
      which we filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registration Statement No. 33-33303,
      filed on February 1, 1990),
    
 
   
    - the First Supplement to the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of
      October 11, 1990 (a copy of which we filed as Exhibit 4.1(a) to our
      Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 12, 1990 and filed on October
      15, 1990), and
    
 
   
    - the Second Supplement to the First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of
      August 5, 1997, (a copy of which we filed as Exhibit 4.1(b) to our Form
      10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1997, and filed on August 13,
      1997) among Texaco Inc., Texaco Capital, and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as
      Trustee.
    
 
   
    We have summarized certain material portions of the indenture below. The
summary is not complete. The indenture has been incorporated by reference as an
exhibit to the registration statement for these securities that we have filed
with the SEC. You should read the indenture for the provisions that are
important to you. Capitalized terms used in the summary have the meanings
specified in the indenture.
    
 
   
GENERAL
    
 
   
    The debt securities will rank equally and ratably with all other unsecured
and unsubordinated indebtedness of Texaco Capital. The guaranties will rank
equally with all other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness of Texaco.
    
 
   
    A prospectus supplement relating to any series of debt securities being
offered will include specific terms relating to the offering. These terms will
include some or all of the following:
    
 
   
    - their type and title;
    
 
   
    - their total principal amount and currency or currency unit;
    
 
   
    - the denominations in which they are authorized to be issued;
    
 
   
    - the percentage of their principal amount at which they will be issued;
    
 
   
    - the date on which they will mature;
    
 
   
    - if they bear interest, the interest rate (or the method by which the
      interest rate will be determined);
    
 
   
    - the times at which any interest will be payable or the manner of
      determining the interest payment dates;
    
 
   
    - any optional or mandatory redemption periods and the redemption or
      purchase price;
    
 
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    - any sinking fund requirements;
    
 
   
    - any special United States federal income tax considerations;
    
 
   
    - whether they are to be issued in the form of one or more temporary or
      permanent global securities and, if so, the identity of the depositary for
      the global securities;
    
 
   
    - any information with respect to book-entry procedures;
    
 
   
    - the manner in which the amount of any payments of principal and interest
      determined by reference to an index are determined; and
    
 
   
    - any other specific terms not inconsistent with the indenture.
    
 
   
    Under the current terms of the indenture, holders of the debt securities are
not protected from Texaco Inc. or Texaco Capital incurring additional
indebtedness.
    
 
DENOMINATIONS, REGISTRATION, TRANSFER AND PAYMENT
 
   
    Texaco Capital will issue the debt securities in registered form without
coupons ("Registered Securities") or in the form of one or more global
securities ("Global Securities"), as described below under "Global Securities".
Registered Securities denominated in U.S. dollars will be issued only in
denominations of $1,000 or any integral multiple of $1,000. Global Securities
will be issued in a denomination equal to the total principal amount of
outstanding debt securities of the series represented by the Global Security.
The denomination of debt securities denominated in a foreign or composite
currency will be described in a prospectus supplement.
    
 
   
    You may present Registered Securities for registration of transfer at the
office of the registrar or at the office of any transfer agent designated by
Texaco Capital. Texaco Capital has initially appointed the trustee as registrar.
    
 
   
    Texaco Capital will pay principal and any premium and interest on Registered
Securities at the office of the paying agent designated by Texaco Capital.
Texaco Capital may choose to make any interest payment (1) by check mailed to
the address of the holder as such address shall appear in the register or (2) by
wire transfer to an account maintained by the holder as specified in the
register. Texaco Capital will make interest payments to the person in whose name
the debt security is registered at the close of business on the day or days
specified by Texaco Capital.
    
 
   
    The trustee's principal office in the City of New York will be designated as
Texaco Capital's sole paying agent for payments on Registered Securities.
    
 
GUARANTIES
 
   
    Texaco Inc. will unconditionally guarantee the payment of the principal, any
premium, and any interest on the Texaco Capital debt securities as they become
due, whether at maturity or upon redemption, declaration or otherwise.
    
 
   
GLOBAL SECURITIES
    
 
   
    We will deposit Global Securities with the depositary identified in the
prospectus supplement. A Global Security is a security, typically held by a
depository, that represents the beneficial interests of a number of purchasers
of such security.
    
 
   
    After we issue a Global Security, the depositary will credit on its
book-entry registration and transfer system the respective principal amounts of
the debt securities represented by such Global Security to the accounts of
persons that have accounts with such depositary ("participants"). The
underwriters or agents participating in the distribution of the debt securities
will designate the accounts
    
 
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to be credited. Ownership of beneficial interests in a Global Security will be
limited to participants or persons that may hold interests through participants.
Ownership of beneficial interests in such Global Security will be shown on, and
the transfer of that ownership will be effected only through, records maintained
by the depositary and its participants.
    
 
   
    We and the trustee will treat the depositary or its nominee as the sole
owner or holder of the debt securities represented by a Global Security. Except
as set forth below, owners of beneficial interests in a Global Security will not
be entitled to have the debt securities represented by such Global Security
registered in their names, will not receive or be entitled to receive physical
delivery of such debt securities in definitive form and will not be considered
the owners or holders of the debt securities.
    
 
   
    Principal, any premium and any interest payments on debt securities
represented by a Global Security registered in the name of a depositary or its
nominee will be made to such depositary or its nominee as the registered owner
of such Global Security. None of Texaco Capital, Texaco Inc., the trustee or any
Paying Agent will have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the
records relating to or payments made on account of beneficial ownership
interests in such Global Security or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing
any records relating to such beneficial ownership interests.
    
 
   
    We expect that the depositary, upon receipt of any payments, will
immediately credit participants' accounts with payments in amounts proportionate
to their respective beneficial interests in the principal amount of the Global
Security as shown on the depositary's records. We also expect that payments by
participants to owners of beneficial interest in the Global Security will be
governed by standing instructions and customary practices, as is the case with
the securities held for the accounts of customers registered in "street names"
and will be the responsibility of such participants.
    
 
   
    If the depositary is at any time unwilling or unable to continue as
depositary and a successor depositary is not appointed by Texaco Capital within
ninety days, Texaco Capital will issue Registered Securities in exchange for
such Global Security. In addition, Texaco Capital may at any time in its sole
discretion determine not to have any of the debt securities of a series
represented by Global Securities and, in such event, will issue debt securities
of such series in definitive form in exchange.
    
 
CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON LIENS
 
   
    We have agreed not to, and not to permit any Principal Subsidiary (as
defined below), to incur a lien to secure a Long-Term Debt on a Principal
Property, any Capital Stock or a Long-Term Debt of a Principal Subsidiary
unless:
    
 
   
    (1) the Lien equally and ratably secures the debt securities and the secured
       Debt;
    
 
   
    (2) the Lien is in existence at the time a corporation merges into or
       consolidates with Texaco Inc. or a Principal Subsidiary or becomes a
       Principal Subsidiary;
    
 
   
    (3) the Lien is on a Principal Property at the time Texaco Inc. or a
       Principal Subsidiary acquires the Principal Property;
    
 
   
    (4) the Lien secures Debt incurred to finance all or some of the purchase
       price of a Principal Property or a Principal Subsidiary;
    
 
   
    (5) the Lien secures Debt incurred to finance all or some of the costs of
       Improvements on a Principal Property;
    
 
   
    (6) the Lien secures Debt of a Principal Subsidiary owing to Texaco Inc. or
       another Principal Subsidiary;
    
 
   
    (7) the Lien extends, renews or replaces in whole or in part a permitted
       Lien; or
    
 
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    (8) the secured Debt plus all other Debt secured by Liens on Principal
       Properties, Capital Stock or Debt of a Principal Subsidiary at the time
       does not exceed 10% of Texaco Inc.'s Consolidated Net Tangible Assets.
       However, Debt secured by a permitted Lien is excluded from all other Debt
       in the determination.
    
 
   
    A Principal Subsidiary is a subsidiary (a) substantially all of the assets
of which are located, and substantially all of the operations of which are
conducted, in the United States, (b) which owns a Principal Property, defined as
an important oil and gas producing property in or outside of the United States
or any important refinery or manufacturing plant located in the United States
and (c) in which Texaco Inc.'s direct or indirect net investment exceeds $100
million.
    
 
LIMITATIONS ON SALE AND LEASEBACK
 
   
    We have agreed not to, and not to permit any Principal Subsidiary to, enter
into a Sale-Leaseback Transaction unless:
    
 
   
    (1) the lease has a term of three years or less;
    
 
   
    (2) the lease is between Texaco Inc. and a Principal Subsidiary or between
       Principal Subsidiaries;
    
 
   
    (3) Texaco Inc. or a Principal Subsidiary could create a Lien on the
       Principal Property to secure a Debt at least equal in amount to the
       Attributable Debt for the lease; or
    
 
   
    (4) Texaco Inc. or a Principal Subsidiary within 120 days of the effective
       date of the Sale-Leaseback Transaction:
    
 
   
       (a) retires Debt of Texaco Inc. or of a Principal Subsidiary at least
           equal in amount to the fair value of the Principal Property at the
           time the Principal Property is leased, or
    
 
   
       (b) if the net proceeds of the Sale-Leaseback Transaction equal or exceed
           the fair value of the Principal Property, applies the net proceeds to
           fund investment in other Principal Properties, which investments were
           made within twelve months before or after the transaction.
    
 
   
CONSOLIDATION, MERGER OR SALE
    
 
   
    We may merge into another corporation, or transfer substantially all of our
properties and assets to another person without the consent of the holders of
any of the debt securities outstanding, if the person assumes by supplemental
indenture all of our obligations under the debt securities and the indenture and
immediately after the transaction no default exists. If a merger or sale takes
place, our obligations would end.
    
 
   
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
    
 
   
    When we use the term "Event of Default" in the indenture, here are some
examples of what we mean.
    
 
   
    An Event of Default occurs if:
    
 
   
    - we fail to pay the principal or any premium on any debt security when due;
    
 
   
    - we fail to deposit any sinking fund payment when due;
    
 
   
    - we fail to pay interest when due on any security for 30 days;
    
 
   
    - we fail to comply with any other covenant in the debt securities and this
      failure continues for 90 days after we receive written notice of it; or
    
 
   
    - we take certain actions relating to our bankruptcy, insolvency or
      reorganization.
    
 
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    The supplemental indenture or the form of security for a particular series
of debt securities may include additional Events of Default or changes to the
Events of Default described above. You should refer to the prospectus supplement
for the Events of Default relating to a particular series of debt securities. A
default under our other indebtedness will not be a default under the indenture,
and a default under one series of debt securities will not necessarily be a
default under another series.
    
 
   
    If an Event of Default for debt securities of any series occurs and is
continuing, the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of
all of the debt securities of that series outstanding by notice to Texaco
Capital may require us to repay immediately the principal of and any premium and
accrued interest on all the debt securities of that series. The holders of a
majority in principal amount of all of the debt securities of that series may
rescind this accelerated payment requirement, if the rescission would not
conflict with any judgment or decree by a court and if all existing Events of
Default have been cured or waived.
    
 
   
    If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the trustee may pursue any
remedy available to it to collect payment or to enforce the performance of any
provision of the debt securities or the indenture.
    
 
   
    Subject to certain exceptions, the holders of a majority in principal amount
of the debt securities may waive an existing default and its consequences.
    
 
MODIFICATION OF THE INDENTURE
 
   
    The indenture may be amended without the consent of any holder of debt
securities:
    
 
   
    - to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency;
    
 
   
    - to comply with Article 5 of the indenture to permit a successor to assume
      our obligations under the indenture;
    
 
   
    - to make any change that does not adversely affect the rights of any
      holder; or
    
 
   
    - to provide for debt securities of any series to be issued and establish
      the terms and conditions of those debt securities.
    
 
   
    The indenture may be amended with the written consent of the holders of at
least 50.1% in principal amount of the debt securities of the series affected by
such amendment. Holders of at least 50.1% in principal amount of the debt
securities by notice to the trustee may waive our compliance with any provision
of the indenture or the debt securities.
    
 
   
    However, none of the following amendments or waivers will be effective
against any holder without the holder's consent:
    
 
   
    - reduce the amount of debt securities whose holders must consent to an
      amendment or waiver;
    
 
   
    - reduce the rate of or extend the time for payment of interest on any debt
      security;
    
 
   
    - reduce the principal of or extend the fixed maturity of any debt security;
    
 
   
    - waive a default in the payment of the principal or any premium or interest
      on any debt security; or
    
 
   
    - make any debt security payable in currency other than that stated in the
      debt security.
    
 
DEFEASANCE AND DISCHARGE
 
   
    When we use the term defeasance, we mean discharge from some or all of
Texaco Capital's obligations under the indenture. We may deposit with the
trustee money or government securities sufficient to pay principal and any
premium and interest on the debt securities to redemption or
    
 
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maturity. If our obligations with respect to all the debt securities of a series
are defeased, the trustee, at our request, will release its rights and interests
in any security we have granted. We are required to furnish an opinion of
recognized independent tax counsel to the effect that such proposed deposit and
termination will not have any effect on the holders for Federal income tax
purposes. The opinion must be based upon a ruling of the Internal Revenue
Service or a change in United States federal income tax law occurring after the
date of this prospectus, since such a result would not occur under current tax
law.
    
 
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES
 
   
    In addition to the debt securities described above, Texaco Capital may issue
subordinated debt securities (which will be guaranteed on a subordinated basis
by Texaco Inc.). Texaco Inc. may also issue either senior or subordinated debt
securities. These debt securities will be described in a prospectus supplement
and will be issued pursuant to an indenture entered into among Texaco Inc., a
trustee and, if applicable, Texaco Capital. The indenture will be filed with the
SEC and qualified under the Trust Indenture Act.
    
 
   
                       DESCRIPTION OF TEXACO COMMON STOCK
    
 
   
    Our Certificate of Incorporation authorizes us to issue 700,000,000 shares
of common stock, $3.125 par value per share. As of January 26, 1999, there were
outstanding 534,879,513 shares of common stock.
    
 
   
    Our common stockholders may receive dividends of cash, securities or
properties if our Board of Directors declares such dividends, which are also
subject to the preferred stockholders' rights to receive them. In general, our
common stockholders are entitled to one vote per share on all matters which
require a vote of the common stockholders. If there is a voluntary or
involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Texaco Inc., after the
preferred stockholders are paid, the common stockholders will share equally,
depending on the number of shares of common stock held, in our remaining assets
available for distribution. The common stock is not redeemable, and does not
contain subscription, conversion or preemptive rights. Each share of common
stock includes a right to purchase, under certain circumstances, additional
shares of common stock or other securities at a significant discount. We will be
the transfer agent and registrar for our common stock.
    
 
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                     DESCRIPTION OF TEXACO PREFERRED STOCK
    
 
   
    This prospectus describes certain general terms and provisions of our
preferred stock. When we offer to sell a particular series of preferred stock,
we will describe the specific terms of the securities in a supplement to this
prospectus. The prospectus supplement will also indicate whether the general
terms and provisions described in this prospectus apply to the particular series
of preferred stock. The preferred stock will be issued under a certificate of
designations relating to each series of preferred stock, and is also subject to
our Certificate of Incorporation.
    
 
   
    We have summarized certain material portions of the certificate of
designations below. The summary is not complete. The certificate of designations
will be filed with the SEC in connection with the offering of preferred stock.
    
 
   
    Our Certificate of Incorporation authorizes us to issue 30,000,000 shares of
preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share. Our Board is authorized to designate
any series of preferred stock and the powers, preferences and rights of the
preferred stock without further shareholder action. As of January 26, 1999,
there were outstanding 640,401.976 shares of Series B ESOP Convertible Preferred
Stock, 52,746.590 shares of Series F ESOP Convertible Preferred Stock and 1,200
shares of Market Auction Preferred Stock. We expect that each share of Series F
will be converted to 20 shares of common stock on February 16, 1999. There are
3,000,000 shares designated as Series D Junior Participating Preferred Stock,
none of which are currently outstanding.
    
 
   
    For each series of preferred stock, our Board is authorized to determine or
fix the following terms, which will be described in a prospectus supplement:
    
 
   
    - the number of shares and their designation or title;
    
 
   
    - dividend rights;
    
 
   
    - the rights of the holders upon our liquidation, or upon any distribution
      of our assets;
    
 
   
    - whether and upon what terms the shares will be convertible;
    
 
   
    - whether and upon what terms the shares will be redeemable;
    
 
   
    - whether and upon what terms the shares will have a purchase, retirement or
      sinking fund;
    
 
   
    - the holders, voting rights, if any; and
    
 
   
    - other preferences, rights, qualifications, limitations, or restrictions.
    
 
   
    If we purchase, redeem or convert shares of preferred stock, we will retire
and cancel them and restore them to the status of authorized but unissued shares
of preferred stock. Such shares will not be part of any particular series of
preferred stock and we may reissue them.
    
 
   
    When we issue preferred stock, they will be fully paid and nonassessable.
Unless the prospectus supplement specifies otherwise:
    
 
   
    - each series of preferred stock will rank equally in all respects with the
      outstanding shares of each other series of preferred stock;
    
 
   
    - the preferred stock will have no preemptive rights to subscribe for any
      additional securities which we may issue in the future; and
    
 
   
    - even if there are any sinking fund installments due on a series of
      preferred stock, we will not be restricted from purchasing, redeeming or
      converting shares of preferred stock.
    
 
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DIVIDENDS
 
   
    The holders of preferred stock will be entitled to receive cash dividends if
declared by our Board of Directors out of our funds we can legally use for
payment. The prospectus supplement will set forth the dividend rates and the
dates on which dividends will be payable. The rates may be fixed or variable or
both. If the dividend rate is variable, the formula used to determine the
dividend rate will be described in the prospectus supplement. We will pay to the
holders of record as they appear on our registrar on the record dates fixed by
our Board.
    
 
   
    Our Board will not declare and pay a dividend on any series of preferred
stock unless full dividends for all series of preferred stock ranking equal as
to dividends have been declared or paid and sufficient funds set aside for such
payment. If dividends are not paid in full, we will declare any dividends pro
rata among the preferred stock of each series and any preferred stock ranking
equal to the preferred shares as to dividends. This pro rata declaration means
that the dividends we declare per share on each series of preferred stock will
bear the same relationship to each other that the full accrued dividends per
share on each such series of the preferred stock bear to each other.
    
 
   
    Unless all dividends on the preferred stock have been paid in full, we will
not declare or pay any dividends and set aside a sufficient sum for payment on
any common stock or on any class of security ranking junior to the series of
preferred stock as to dividends or liquidation preferences, except for dividends
or distributions paid for with securities ranking junior to the preferred stock
as to dividends or liquidation preferences. We will also not redeem, purchase,
or otherwise acquire any securities ranking junior to the series of preferred
stock as to dividends or liquidation preferences, except by conversion into or
exchange for stock junior to the series of preferred stock as to dividends or
liquidation preferences.
    
 
   
    We will not convert or exchange any series of preferred stock for other
securities or property.
    
 
REDEMPTION AND SINKING FUND
 
   
    We will not redeem or pay into a sinking fund any series of preferred stock.
    
 
LIQUIDATION
 
   
    If we voluntarily or involuntarily liquidate, dissolve or wind up our
business, holders of any series of preferred stock will be entitled to receive
the liquidation preference per share specified in the prospectus supplement and
all accrued and unpaid dividends. We will pay these amounts to the holders of
shares of each series of the preferred stock, and all amounts owing on any
preferred stock ranking equally with such series of preferred stock as to
distributions upon liquidation, out of our assets available for distribution to
shareholders before any distribution is made to holders of common stock or any
class of stock ranking junior to the series of preferred stock as to dividends
and liquidation preferences.
    
 
   
    In the event there are insufficient assets to pay the liquidation
preferences for all equally-ranked classes of preferred stock in full, the
remaining assets will be allocated ratably among all series of equally-ranked
preferred stock based upon the aggregate liquidation preference for all
outstanding shares for each series. This pro rata distribution means that the
distribution we pay to the holders of all shares ranking equal as to
distributions upon dissolution, liquidation or winding up of our business will
bear the same relationship to each other that the full distributable amounts for
which such holders are respectively entitled upon such dissolution, liquidation
or winding up of our business bear to each other. After we pay the full amount
of the liquidation preference to which they are entitled, the holders of shares
of a series of preferred stock will not be entitled to participate in any
further distribution of our assets.
    
 
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VOTING
 
   
    No series of preferred stock will be entitled to vote except as provided
below or in the related prospectus supplement. If we fail at any time to declare
and pay in full dividends for six quarterly periods, whether consecutive or not,
on any series of preferred stock and all such dividends remain unpaid, the
number of our Board of Directors will be increased by two. Holders of that
series of preferred stock, voting together as a class with all other series of
preferred stock also entitled to vote, will be entitled to elect the two
additional directors until the full accumulated dividends shall have been
declared and paid in full. If a default occurs, our Board of Directors will
within 10 business days call a special meeting of the holders for the purpose of
electing the additional directors. Instead of holding such a meeting, the
holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of all series for which there is
a default may, by written consent, elect the additional directors. If and when
all accumulated dividends have been paid in full, the holders will no longer
have these voting rights as a result of that default. Once the special voting
rights terminate, the term of office of each director elected by the preferred
stockholders will terminate. Any director so elected may only be removed by the
vote of the holders of record of a majority of the outstanding shares of all
series of preferred stock who were entitled to vote in such director's election,
voting as a separate class. As long as the default continues, holders of the
preferred stock will not be entitled to vote on the election or removal of
directors generally, but may have other voting rights provided to the holders of
preferred stock by law.
    
 
   
    The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares
of each series of preferred stock voting together as a class is required to
authorize any amendment, alteration or repeal of our Certificate of
Incorporation or any certificate of designations which would adversely affect
the powers, preferences, or special rights of the preferred stock, including
authorizing any class of stock with superior dividend and liquidation
preferences.
    
 
TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
 
   
    The prospectus supplement for each series of preferred stock will describe
the transfer agent and registrar.
    
 
                      DESCRIPTION OF THE DEPOSITARY SHARES
 
   
    This prospectus describes certain general terms and provisions of our
depositary shares. When we offer to sell depositary shares, we will describe the
specific terms for the securities in a supplement to this prospectus. The
prospectus supplement will also indicate whether the general terms and
provisions described in this prospectus apply to the depositary shares being
offered.
    
 
   
    We have summarized certain material portions of the deposit agreement below.
The summary is not complete. The deposit agreement will be filed with the SEC in
connection with the offering of depositary shares.
    
 
   
    We may offer fractional interests in preferred stock, rather than full
shares of preferred stock. If we do, we will provide for the issuance by a
depositary to the public of receipts for depositary shares, each of which will
represent ownership of and entitlement to all rights and preferences of a
fractional interest in a share of preferred stock of a specified series
(including dividend, voting, redemption and liquidation rights). The applicable
fraction will be specified in a prospectus supplement. The shares of preferred
stock represented by the depositary shares will be deposited with a depositary
named in a prospectus supplement, under a deposit agreement among us and the
depositary and the holders of the depositary receipts.
    
 
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    The depositary shares will be evidenced by depositary receipts issued under
the deposit agreement. The depositary will be the transfer agent, registrar and
dividend disbursing agent for the depositary shares. Holders of depositary
receipts agree to be bound by the deposit agreement, which requires holders to
take certain actions, including filing proof of residence and paying certain
charges.
    
 
DIVIDENDS
 
   
    The depositary will distribute all cash dividends or other cash
distributions received in respect of the series of preferred stock represented
by the depositary shares to the record holders of depositary receipts in
proportion to the number of depositary shares owned by the holders on the
relevant record date. The record date will be the same date as the record date
we fix for the applicable series of preferred stock.
    
 
   
    If there is a distribution other than in cash, the depositary will
distribute property to the holders of depositary receipts unless the depositary
determines, after consultation with us, that it is not feasible to make such
distribution. If this occurs, the depositary may, with our approval, adopt any
other method for such distribution as it deems appropriate, including the sale
of the property and distribution of the net proceeds from the sale.
    
 
LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE
 
   
    If we voluntarily or involuntarily liquidate, dissolve or wind up our
business, the holders of each depositary share will receive the fraction of the
liquidation preference accorded each share of the applicable series of preferred
stock.
    
 
REDEMPTION
 
   
    If the series of preferred stock underlying the depositary shares is
redeemable, the depositary shares will be redeemed from the redemption proceeds,
in whole or in part, of preferred stock held by the depositary. Whenever we
redeem any preferred stock held by the depositary, the depositary will redeem on
the same redemption date the number of depositary shares representing the
preferred stock being redeemed. The depositary will mail the notice of
redemption between 30 to 60 days prior to the date fixed for redemption to the
record holders of the depositary receipts.
    
 
VOTING
 
   
    The depositary will promptly mail information contained in any notice of
meeting it receives from us to the record holders of the depositary receipts
that are entitled to receive the information. Each record holder of depositary
receipts will be entitled to instruct the depositary as to the exercise of the
voting rights pertaining to the number of shares of preferred stock represented
by such record holder's depositary shares. The depositary will try, if
practical, to vote the preferred stock underlying the depositary shares
according to the instructions received. We will agree to take all action which
may be deemed necessary by the depositary in order to enable the depositary to
vote the preferred stock in that manner. The depositary will not vote any of the
preferred stock for which it does not receive specific instructions from the
holders of depositary receipts.
    
 
WITHDRAWAL OF PREFERRED STOCK
 
   
    If holders surrender depositary receipts at the principal office of the
depositary and pay any unpaid amount due to the depositary, the owner of the
depositary shares is entitled to receive the number of whole shares of preferred
stock and all money and other property represented by such depositary shares.
Partial shares of preferred stock will not be issued. If the holder delivers
depositary receipts evidencing a number of depositary shares that represent more
than a whole number of shares of preferred stock, the depositary will issue a
new depositary receipt evidencing such excess number of
    
 
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depositary shares to that holder. Holders of preferred stock received in
exchange for depositary shares will no longer be entitled to deposit such shares
under the deposit agreement or to receive depositary receipts.
    
 
AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF DEPOSIT AGREEMENT
 
   
    The form of depositary receipt evidencing the depositary shares and any
provision of the deposit agreement may at any time and from time to time be
amended by agreement between us and the depositary. However, any amendment which
materially and adversely alters the rights of the holders (other than any change
in fees) of depositary shares will not be effective unless approved by at least
a majority of the depositary shares then outstanding. An amendment may not
impair the right of any owner of any depositary shares to surrender its
depositary receipt with instructions to the depositary in exchange for preferred
stock and all money and other property, except in order to comply with mandatory
provisions of applicable law. The deposit agreement may be terminated by us or
the depositary only if:
    
 
   
    - all outstanding depositary shares have been redeemed, or
    
 
   
    - there has been a final distribution in respect of the preferred stock in
      connection with our liquidation, dissolution or wind up of our business
      and the distribution has been made to all the holders of depositary
      shares.
    
 
   
CHARGES OF DEPOSITARY
    
 
   
    We will pay all transfer and other taxes and governmental charges arising
solely from the existence of the depositary arrangements. We will pay charges of
the depositary for the initial deposit of the preferred stock and the initial
issuance of the depositary shares, any redemption of the preferred stock and all
exchanges for preferred stock. Holders of depositary receipts will pay transfer,
income and other taxes and governmental charges and certain other charges stated
in the deposit agreement to be for their accounts. In certain circumstances, the
depositary may refuse to transfer depositary shares, may withhold dividends and
distributions and sell the depositary shares if those charges are not paid.
    
 
   
OBLIGATIONS OF DEPOSITARY
    
 
   
    The depositary will forward to the holders of depositary receipts all
reports and communications from us which are delivered to it and which we are
required to furnish to the holders of the preferred stock. In addition, the
depositary will make available for inspection by holders of depositary receipts
at its principal office, and at such other places as it may from time to time
deem advisable, any reports and communications received from us.
    
 
   
    We will not assume, and the depositary will not assume, any obligation or
any liability under the deposit agreement to holders of depositary receipts
other than for gross negligence or willful misconduct. We will not be liable,
and the depositary will not be liable, if we are prevented or delayed by law or
any circumstance beyond our control in performing our obligations under the
deposit agreement. Our obligations and the depositary's obligations under the
deposit agreement will be limited to performance in good faith of our and their
duties thereunder, and we and the depositary will not be obligated to prosecute
or defend any legal proceeding in respect of any depositary shares or preferred
stock unless satisfactory indemnity is furnished. We and the depositary may rely
on written advice of counsel or accountants, on information provided by holders
of depositary receipts or other persons believed in good faith to be competent
to give such information and on documents believed to be genuine and to have
been signed or presented by the proper party or parties.
    
 
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RESIGNATION AND REMOVAL OF DEPOSITARY
    
 
   
    The depositary may resign at any time by delivering to us notice of its
election to do so, and we may at any time remove the depositary. The resignation
or removal will take effect upon the appointment of a successor depositary and
its acceptance of such appointment. We must appoint a successor within 60 days
after delivery of the notice for resignation or removal and the successor
depositary must be a bank or trust company having its principal office in the
United States of America and having a combined capital and surplus of at least
$150,000,000.
    
 
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
 
   
    Owners of the depositary shares will be treated for Federal income tax
purposes as if they were owners of the preferred stock underlying the depositary
shares. Accordingly, the owners will be entitled to take into account for
Federal income tax purposes income and deductions to which they would be
entitled if they were holders of the preferred stock. In addition:
    
 
   
    - no gain or loss will be recognized for Federal income tax purposes upon
      the withdrawal of preferred stock in exchange for depositary shares;
    
 
   
    - the tax basis of each share of preferred stock to an exchanging owner of
      depositary shares will, upon such exchange, be the same as the aggregate
      tax basis of the depositary shares being exchanged; and
    
 
   
    - the holding period for preferred stock in the hands of an exchanging owner
      of depositary shares will include the period during which such person
      owned such depositary shares.
    
 
                          DESCRIPTION OF THE WARRANTS
 
   
    This prospectus describes certain general terms and provisions of the
warrants. When we offer to sell warrants, we will describe the specific terms of
the warrants and warrant agreement in a supplement to this prospectus. The
prospectus supplement will also indicate whether the general terms and
provisions described in this prospectus apply to the warrants being offered.
    
 
   
    We have summarized certain material portions of the warrant agreement below.
The summary is not complete. Forms of warrant agreements have been incorporated
by reference as exhibits to the registration statement for these securities that
we have filed with the SEC. You should read the warrant agreements for the
provisions that are important to you.
    
 
   
    We may issue warrants for the purchase of our debt securities, preferred
stock or common stock. Warrants may be issued alone or together with debt
securities, preferred stock or common stock offered by any prospectus supplement
and may be attached to or separate from those securities. Each series of
warrants will be issued under a separate warrant agreement to be entered into
between us and a bank or trust company, as warrant agent. The warrant agent will
act solely as our agent in connection with the warrants and will not assume any
obligation or relationship of agency or trust for or with any holders or
beneficial owners of warrants.
    
 
DEBT WARRANTS
 
   
    The prospectus supplement relating to a particular issue of warrants to
issue debt securities will describe the terms of such debt warrants, including
the following:
    
 
   
    - their title;
    
 
   
    - their offering price;
    
 
   
    - their aggregate number;
    
 
   
    - the designation and terms of the debt securities that can be purchased
      when they are exercised;
    
 
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    - the designation and terms of the debt securities with which they are
      issued and the number of warrants issued with each debt security;
    
 
   
    - the date when they and any debt securities issued will be separately
      transferable;
    
 
   
    - the principal amount of debt securities that can be purchased when they
      are exercised and the purchase price;
    
 
   
    - the date on which the right to exercise warrants begins and the date on
      which such right expires;
    
 
   
    - the minimum or maximum amount of warrants that may be exercised at any one
      time;
    
 
   
    - whether they and the debt securities that may be issued when they are
      exercised will be issued in registered or bearer form;
    
 
   
    - information with respect to book-entry procedures;
    
 
   
    - the currency or currency units in which the offering price and the
      exercise price are payable;
    
 
   
    - a discussion of material United States federal income tax considerations;
    
 
   
    - the antidilution provisions; and
    
 
   
    - the redemption or call provisions.
    
 
STOCK WARRANTS
 
   
    The prospectus supplement relating to any particular issue of warrants to
issue common stock or preferred stock will describe the terms of such stock
warrants, including the following:
    
 
   
    - their title;
    
 
   
    - their offering price;
    
 
   
    - their aggregate number;
    
 
   
    - the designation and terms of the common stock or preferred stock that can
      be purchased when they are exercised;
    
 
   
    - the designation and terms of the common stock or preferred stock with
      which they are issued and the number of warrants issued with shares of
      each common stock or preferred stock;
    
 
   
    - the date when they and any common stock or preferred stock issued will be
      separately transferable;
    
 
   
    - the number of shares of common stock or preferred stock that can be
      purchased when they are exercised and the purchase price;
    
 
   
    - the date on which the right to exercise them begins and the date on which
      such right expires;
    
 
   
    - the minimum or maximum amount that may be exercised at any one time;
    
 
   
    - the currency or currency units in which the offering price and the
      exercise price are payable;
    
 
   
    - a discussion of material United States federal income tax considerations;
    
 
   
    - the antidilution provisions; and
    
 
   
    - the redemption or call provisions.
    
 
                                    EXPERTS
 
   
    The audited consolidated financial statements included or incorporated by
reference in our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 filed
on Form 10-K, incorporated in this prospectus by reference, have been audited by
Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, as indicated in their
report with respect thereto. These audited consolidated financial statements are
incorporated in this prospectus by reference in reliance upon the authority of
Arthur Andersen LLP as experts in accounting and auditing in giving said
reports.
    
 
                                       18
<PAGE>
   
    The combined financial statements of the Caltex Group of Companies as of
December 31, 1997 and 1996, and for each of the years in the three-year period
ended December 31, 1997, have been incorporated by reference herein in reliance
upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants,
incorporated by reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts
in accounting and auditing.
    
 
                                 LEGAL OPINIONS
 
   
    The validity of the securities we are offering will be passed upon for us by
Paul R. Lovejoy, Esq., our Assistant General Counsel or another of our attorneys
as we may designate, and for the purchasers by Davis Polk & Wardwell, 450
Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10017.
    
 
                                       19
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                     INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
 
ITEM 14. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
 
    The expenses in connection with the issuance and distribution of the
Securities being registered, other than underwriting compensation, are:
 
   
<TABLE>
<S>                                                               <C>
Registration Fee for Registration Statement.....................  $ 417,000
Accounting Fees and Expenses....................................    100,000
Trustee's Fees and Expenses (including counsel fees)............    200,000
Blue Sky Fees and Expenses......................................     15,000
Legal Fees and Expenses.........................................    100,000
Printing and Engraving Fees.....................................    150,000
Rating Agency Fees..............................................    200,000
Miscellaneous...................................................     10,000
                                                                  ---------
    TOTAL.......................................................  $1,192,000*
                                                                  ---------
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</TABLE>
    
 
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* All amounts are estimated except for registration fee.
 
ITEM 15. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
 
    Under the provisions of Section 145 of the Delaware Corporation Law and
Article V of the By-Laws of Texaco Inc., directors and officers of Texaco Inc.
are indemnified by Texaco Inc. under certain circumstances for certain
liabilities and expenses.
 
    Texaco Inc. would recover indemnification payments under the provisions of
its Directors and Officers Liability and Company Reimbursement Liability Policy,
subject to deductibles and other specified exclusions set forth in the policy.
Further, directors or officers of Texaco Inc. may recover directly under the
policy in certain instances where Texaco Inc. itself does not provide
indemnification.
 
    Likewise, under Section 145 of the Delaware Corporation Law and the By-Laws
of Texaco Capital, directors and officers of Texaco Capital are indemnified by
Texaco Capital under certain circumstances for certain liabilities and expenses.
 
ITEM 16. EXHIBITS
 
   
<TABLE>
<C>            <C>        <S>
  **1.1               --  Underwriting Agreement Standard Provisions, filed as Exhibit 1.1 to the
                          Registration Statement of Texaco Inc. and Texaco Capital Inc. on Form S-3
                          (Registration No. 333-46527) on February 18, 1998.
  **1.1.1             --  Amendment to Underwriting Agreement Standard Provisions, dated December 2,
                          1998, filed as Exhibit 1.1.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-3
                          (Registration No. 333-68217) on December 2, 1998.
    1.1.2             --  Second Amendment to Underwriting Agreement Standard Provisions, dated
                          January 29, 1999.
  **1.2               --  Form of Distribution Agreement filed as Exhibit 1.2 to the Registration
                          Statement of Texaco Inc. and Texaco Capital Inc. on Form S-3 (Registration
                          No. 333-46527) on February 18, 1998.
  **4.1               --  Form of First Supplemental Indenture among Texaco Capital Inc., Texaco Inc.
                          and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association), as Trustee, dated as
                          of August 24, 1984, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Texaco Capital Inc.'s
                          Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-33303) on February
                          1, 1990.
</TABLE>
    
 
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<TABLE>
<C>            <C>        <S>
  **4.1(a)            --  Form of First Supplement to the First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of
                          October 11, 1990, filed as Exhibit 4.1(a) to Texaco Inc.'s Current Report
                          on Form 8-K, dated October 12, 1990 and filed on October 15, 1990, SEC File
                          No. 1-27.
  **4.1(b)            --  Form of Second Supplement to the First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of
                          August 5, 1997, filed as Exhibit 4.1(b) to Texaco Inc.'s Form 10-Q for the
                          quarterly period ended June 30, 1997, and filed on August 13, 1997, SEC
                          File No. 1-27.
  **4.2(a)            --  Form of Guaranteed Note, filed as Exhibit 4.2(a) to Texaco Capital Inc.'s
                          Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-40309) on May 1,
                          1991.
  **4.2(b)            --  Form of Guaranteed Debenture, filed as Exhibit 4.2(b) to Texaco Capital
                          Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-40309) on
                          May 1, 1991.
  **4.3(a)            --  Form of Warrant Agreement, for Warrants Sold Attached to Debt Securities
                          (including form of Warrant Certificate), filed as Exhibit 4.3(a) to Texaco
                          Capital Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No.
                          33-40309) on May 1, 1991.
  **4.3(b)            --  Form of Warrant Agreement, for Warrants Sold Alone (including form of
                          Warrant Certificate), filed as Exhibit 4.3(b) to Texaco Capital Inc.'s
                          Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-40309) on May 1,
                          1991.
    5                 --  Opinion of Paul R. Lovejoy, Esq. as to legality of the Securities.
 **12.1               --  Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges, filed as Exhibit 12 to
                          Texaco Inc.'s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1998,
                          filed on November 12, 1998, SEC File No. 1-17.
 **12.2               --  Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred
                          Stock Dividends, filed as Exhibit 12.2 to Registration Statement on Form
                          S-3 (Registration No. 333-68217) on December 2, 1998.
   23.1               --  Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP.
   23.2               --  The consent of Paul R. Lovejoy, Esq. is contained in his opinion filed as
                          Exhibit 5 to this Registration Statement.
   23.3               --  Consent of KPMG LLP.
 **24.1               --  Power of Attorney. Powers of Attorney for certain directors and officers of
                          Texaco Inc. authorizing, among other things, the signing of registration
                          statements on their behalf, have been filed as Exhibit 24 to Texaco Inc.'s
                          Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997, filed on
                          March 18, 1998, SEC File No. 1-17.
**24.2(a to d)        --  Power of Attorney. Powers of Attorney for the directors and certain
                          officers of Texaco Capital Inc. authorizing, among other things, the
                          signing of registration statements on their behalf, filed as Exhibits 24.2
                          (a to d) to Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-68217)
                          on December 2, 1998.
 **24.3               --  Power of Attorney. Power of Attorney for Charles R. Shoemate, a director of
                          Texaco Inc., authorizing, among other things, the signing of registration
                          statements on his behalf, filed as Exhibit 24.3 to Registration Statement
                          on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-68217) on December 2, 1998.
   24.4               --  Power of Attorney. Power of Attorney for A. Charles Baillie, a director of
                          Texaco Inc. authorizing, among other things, the signing of registration
                          statements on his behalf.
   25                 --  Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility and Qualification under the Trust
                          Indenture Act of 1939 of Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.
</TABLE>
    
 
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**  Previously filed.
 
ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS.
 
    Each of Texaco Capital and Texaco Inc. hereby undertakes:
 
        (1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made
    of the Securities registered hereby, a post-effective amendment to this
    Registration Statement:
 
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           (i)  To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the
       Securities Act of 1933;
 
           (ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after
       the effective date of the Registration Statement (or the most recent
       post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the
       aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in
       this Registration Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase
       or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of
       securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any
       deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering
       range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the
       Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in
       volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum
       aggregate offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration
       Fee" table in the effective Registration Statement;
 
           (iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of
       distribution not previously disclosed in this Registration Statement or
       any material change to such information in this Registration Statement;
 
    PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the undertakings set forth in paragraphs (1)(i) and
    (1)(ii) above do not apply if the information required to be included in a
    post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in periodic
    reports filed with or furnished to the SEC by Texaco Inc. pursuant to
    Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are
    incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement.
 
        (2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the
    Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed
    to be a new Registration Statement relating to the Securities offered
    therein, and the offering of such Securities at that time shall be deemed to
    be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
 
        (3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment
    any of the Securities being registered which remain unsold at the
    termination of the offering.
 
        (4) That, for the purposes of determining any liability under the
    Securities Act of 1933, each filing of Texaco Inc.'s Annual Report pursuant
    to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
    (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan's annual
    report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934)
    that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement shall be
    deemed to be a new Registration Statement relating to the Securities offered
    therein, and the offering of such Securities at that time shall be deemed to
    be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
 
    Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of
Texaco Capital or Texaco Inc. pursuant to the provisions specified in the first
and third paragraphs of Item 15 of this Registration Statement or otherwise,
Texaco Capital and Texaco Inc. have been advised that in the opinion of the
Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy
as expressed in said Act and is therefore unenforceable. In the event that a
claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by
Texaco Capital or Texaco Inc. of expenses incurred or paid by a director,
officer or controlling person of Texaco Capital or Texaco Inc. in the successful
defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer
or controlling person in connection with the Securities being registered, Texaco
Capital and Texaco Inc. will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter
has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public
policy as expressed in the Act, and will be governed by the final adjudication
of such issue.
 
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                                   SIGNATURES
 
   
    PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, TEXACO CAPITAL
INC. CERTIFIES THAT IT HAS REASONABLE GROUNDS TO BELIEVE THAT IT MEETS ALL OF
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING ON FORM S-3 AND HAS DULY CAUSED THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO REGISTRATION STATEMENT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED,
THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED, IN THE TOWN OF HARRISON, STATE OF NEW YORK, ON THE
29TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1999.
    
 
<TABLE>
<S>        <C>
TEXACO CAPITAL INC.
    (Registrant)
 
By                           ROBERT C. GORDAN
                ------------------------------------------
                            (ROBERT C. GORDAN)
                                 PRESIDENT
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<S>        <C>                                       <C>                          <C>
Attest:
 
By                        R.E. KOCH
           ---------------------------------------
                         (R.E. KOCH)
                     ASSISTANT SECRETARY
</TABLE>
 
    PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, THIS
REGISTRATION STATEMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED BELOW BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS IN THE
CAPACITIES AND ON THE DATE INDICATED.
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                    <C>
JAMES F. LINK........................  Chairman of the Board
                                         (Principal Executive Officer)
SHELBY FABER.........................  Treasurer
                                         (Principal Financial Officer)
ROBERT C. OELKERS....................  Comptroller
                                         (Principal Accounting Officer)
</TABLE>
 
DIRECTORS
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                    <C>
ROBERT C. GORDAN                       SHELBY FABER
JAMES F. LINK
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<S>        <C>                                                 <C>                                <C>
By                             R.E. KOCH
                ---------------------------------------
                              (R.E. KOCH)
                  ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR THE ABOVE-NAMED
                         OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
</TABLE>
 
   
                                                                January 29, 1999
    
 
                                      II-4
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                                   SIGNATURES
 
   
    PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, TEXACO INC.
CERTIFIES THAT IT HAS REASONABLE GROUNDS TO BELIEVE THAT IT MEETS ALL OF THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING ON FORM S-3 AND HAS DULY CAUSED THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
REGISTRATION STATEMENT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO
DULY AUTHORIZED, IN THE TOWN OF HARRISON, STATE OF NEW YORK, ON THE 29TH DAY OF
JANUARY, 1999.
    
 
<TABLE>
<S>        <C>
TEXACO INC.
    (Registrant and Guarantor)
 
By                         KJESTINE M. ANDERSON
                ------------------------------------------
                          (KJESTINE M. ANDERSON)
                                 SECRETARY
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<S>        <C>                                       <C>                          <C>
Attest:
 
By                        R.E. KOCH
           ---------------------------------------
                         (R.E. KOCH)
                     ASSISTANT SECRETARY
</TABLE>
 
    PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, THIS
REGISTRATION STATEMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED BELOW BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS IN THE
CAPACITIES AND ON THE DATE INDICATED.
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                    <C>
PETER I. BIJUR.......................  Chairman of the Board of Directors
                                       and Chief Executive Officer
                                           (Principal Executive Officer)
PATRICK J. LYNCH.....................  Senior Vice President and
                                         Chief Financial Officer
                                           (Principal Financial Officer)
ROBERT C. OELKERS....................  Comptroller
                                           (Principal Accounting Officer)
</TABLE>
 
DIRECTORS
 
   
<TABLE>
<S>                                    <C>
A. CHARLES BAILLIE                     SAM NUNN
PETER I. BIJUR                         CHARLES H. PRICE, II
JOHN BRADEMAS                          CHARLES R. SHOEMATE
MARY K. BUSH                           ROBIN B. SMITH
WILLARD C. BUTCHER                     WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR.
EDMUND M. CARPENTER                    THOMAS A. VANDERSLICE
MICHAEL C. HAWLEY                      WILLIAM WRIGLEY
FRANKLYN G. JENIFER
</TABLE>
    
 
<TABLE>
<S>        <C>                                                 <C>                                <C>
By                             R.E. KOCH
                ---------------------------------------
                              (R.E. KOCH)
                  ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR THE ABOVE-NAMED
                         OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
</TABLE>
 
   
                                                                January 29, 1999
    
 
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                               INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
    The exhibits designated by an asterisk are incorporated herein by reference
to documents previously filed by the Company or Texaco Inc. with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
 
EXHIBITS.
 
   
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<CAPTION>
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<C>               <C>        <S>                                                                                      <C>
   **1.1                 --  Underwriting Agreement Standard Provisions, filed as Exhibit 1.1 to the Registration
                             Statement of Texaco Inc. and Texaco Capital Inc. on Form S-3 (Registration No.
                             333-46527) on February 18, 1998.
   **1.1.1               --  Amendment to Underwriting Agreement Standard Provisions, dated December 2, 1998, filed
                             as Exhibit 1.1.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-68217) on
                             December 2, 1998.
     1.1.2               --  Second Amendment to Underwriting Agreement Standard Provisions, dated January 29, 1999.
   **1.2                 --  Form of Distribution Agreement filed as Exhibit 1.2 to the Registration Statement of
                             Texaco Inc. and Texaco Capital Inc. on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-46527) on
                             February 18, 1998.
   **4.1                 --  Form of First Supplemental Indenture among Texaco Capital Inc., Texaco Inc. and The
                             Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association), as Trustee, dated as of August 24, 1984,
                             filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Texaco Capital Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-3
                             (Registration No. 33-33303) on February 1, 1990.
   **4.1(a)              --  Form of First Supplement to the First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 11,
                             1990, filed as Exhibit 4.1(a) to Texaco Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated
                             October 12, 1990 and filed on October 15, 1990, SEC File No. 1-27.
   **4.1(b)              --  Form of Second Supplement to the First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 5,
                             1997, filed as Exhibit 4.1(b) to Texaco Inc.'s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended
                             June 30, 1997, and filed on August 13, 1997, SEC File No. 1-27.
   **4.2(a)              --  Form of Guaranteed Note, filed as Exhibit 4.2(a) to Texaco Capital Inc.'s Registration
                             Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-40309) on May 1, 1991.
   **4.2(b)              --  Form of Guaranteed Debenture, filed as Exhibit 4.2(b) to Texaco Capital Inc.'s
                             Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-40309) on May 1, 1991.
   **4.3(a)              --  Form of Warrant Agreement, for Warrants Sold Attached to Debt Securities (including
                             form of Warrant Certificate), filed as Exhibit 4.3(a) to Texaco Capital Inc.'s
                             Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-40309) on May 1, 1991.
   **4.3(b)              --  Form of Warrant Agreement, for Warrants Sold Alone (including form of Warrant
                             Certificate), filed as Exhibit 4.3(b) to Texaco Capital Inc.'s Registration Statement
                             on Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-40309) on May 1, 1991.
     5                   --  Opinion of Paul R. Lovejoy, Esq. as to legality of the Securities.
  **12.1                 --  Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges, filed as Exhibit 12 to Texaco Inc.'s
                             Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1998, filed on November 12,
                             1998, SEC File No. 1-17.
  **12.2                 --  Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock
                             Dividends, filed as Exhibit 12.2 to Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration
                             No. 333-68217) on December 2, 1998.
    23.1                 --  Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP.
    23.2                 --  The consent of Paul R. Lovejoy, Esq. is contained in his opinion filed as Exhibit 5 to
                             this Registration Statement.
    23.3                 --  Consent of KPMG LLP.
</TABLE>
    
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<C>               <C>        <S>                                                                                      <C>
  **24.1                 --  Power of Attorney. Powers of Attorney for certain directors and officers of Texaco Inc.
                             authorizing, among other things, the signing of registration statements on their
                             behalf, have been filed as Exhibit 24 to Texaco Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for
                             the year ended December 31, 1997, filed on March 18, 1998, SEC File No. 1-17.
  **24.2(a to d)         --  Power of Attorney. Powers of Attorney for the directors and certain officers of Texaco
                             Capital Inc. authorizing, among other things, the signing of registration statements on
                             their behalf, filed as Exhibits 24.2 (a to d) to Registration Statement on Form S-3
                             (Registration No. 333-68217) on December 2, 1998.
    **24.3               --  Power of Attorney. Power of Attorney for Charles R. Shoemate, a director of Texaco
                             Inc., authorizing, among other things, the signing of registration statements on his
                             behalf, filed as Exhibit 24.3 to Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No.
                             333-68217) on December 2, 1998.
      24.4               --  Power of Attorney. Power of Attorney for A. Charles Baillie, a director of Texaco Inc.
                             authorizing, among other things, the signing of registration statements on his behalf.
      25                 --  Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility and Qualification under the Trust Indenture Act of
                             1939 of Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.
</TABLE>
    
 
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*Previously filed.

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 1.1.2
    
 
             TEXACO INC.                       TEXACO CAPITAL INC.
       2000 WESTCHESTER AVENUE                   1013 CENTRE ROAD
     WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK 10650           WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19801
 
                            ------------------------
 
   
                              SECOND AMENDMENT TO
                             UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT
                              STANDARD PROVISIONS
    
 
                             ---------------------
 
   
                                                                January 29, 1999
    
 
To: The firm or firms who may be
   Purchasers of Purchased Securities
 
Dear Sirs:
 
   
    Texaco Inc. ("Texaco") and Texaco Capital Inc. (the "Company"), both
Delaware corporations, are considering issuing and selling in the United States,
from time to time, up to $1,692,500,000 (or the equivalent in foreign
denominated currency or units based on or related to currencies, including
European Currency Units) of their securities ("Securities"), or if any
Securities are to be issued at original issue discount, such greater amount as
shall result in net proceeds of $1,692,500,000. Debt Securities issued by the
Company will be guaranteed ("Guaranties") by Texaco.
    
 
   
    In the document entitled Underwriting Agreement Standard Provisions dated as
of February 18, 1998, ("Underwriting Agreement Standard Provisions") filed as
Exhibit 1.1 to the Registration Statement (No. 333-46527) on February 18, 1998,
Texaco and the Company indicated that they were considering issuing and selling
in the United States, from time to time, up to $1,250,000,000 of their
Securities and Guaranties.
    
 
   
    In the document entitled Amendment to Underwriting Agreement Standard
Provisions dated December 2, 1998, ("Amended Underwriting Agreement Standard
Provisions") filed as Exhibit 1.1.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3
(No. 333-68217) on December 2, 1998, Texaco and the Company indicated that they
were considering issuing and selling in the United States, from time to time, up
to $1,642,500,000 of their Securities and Guaranties.
    
 
   
    Because Texaco and the Company are now considering issuing and selling in
the United States, from time to time, up to $1,692,500,000 of their Securities
and Guaranties, Texaco and the Company hereby further amend the Underwriting
Agreement Standard Provisions, by changing the amount of $1,250,000,000 to
$1,692,500,000 in the two places where such amount appears in the first
paragraph of the Underwriting Agreement Standard Provisions.
    
 
   
    Furthermore, the Exhibits to the Underwriting Agreement Standard Provisions
are hereby amended so as to refer to the Underwriting Agreement Standard
Provisions, the Amended Underwriting Agreement Standard Provisions and to this
Amendment.
    
 
                                          Very truly yours,
 
                                            Texaco Capital Inc.
                                        By: ____________________________________
 
                                            Texaco Inc.
                                        By: ____________________________________

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                                                                       EXHIBIT 5
 
   
January 29, 1999
    
 
Texaco Inc.
2000 Westchester Avenue
White Plains, NY 10650
 
Texaco Capital Inc.
1013 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19801
 
Gentlemen:
 
   
    I have acted as counsel for Texaco Inc. ("Texaco") and Texaco Capital Inc.
(the "Company") in connection with the proposed issuance and sale by the Company
or Texaco of up to $1,500,000,000 of the Company's Guaranteed Debt Securities or
Warrants, the guarantees of such Debt Securities by Texaco, and Texaco's Debt
Securities, Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Depository Shares or Warrants
(collectively, "the Securities").
    
 
   
    I have participated in the preparation of Amendment No. 1 to the
Registration Statement on Form S-3 with respect to said Securities to be filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Indenture and the Underwriting
Agreement Standard Provisions, as amended, filed as Exhibits to said
Registration Statement or incorporated therein by reference.
    
 
    Based on the foregoing, I am of the opinion that both Texaco and the Company
have been duly incorporated and are validly existing and in good standing under
the laws of the State of Delaware. I am further of the opinion that, when the
Indenture and Warrant Agreement (if issuing Warrants) shall have been executed
and delivered by the Company or Texaco and any of the Securities shall have been
executed by the Company or Texaco and authenticated by the Trustee (if issuing
Guaranteed Debt Securities), all in accordance with the terms of the Indenture,
and sold, said Securities will be legally issued and binding obligations of
Texaco and/or the Company as issuer of any of such Securities.
 
    I hereby consent to the reference to me and to the use of my name under the
caption "Legal Opinions" and to the filing of a copy of this opinion as an
exhibit to said Registration Statement.
 
Very truly yours,
 
Paul R. Lovejoy
 
PRL:jcr

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
   
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this Registration Statement (Nos. 333-68217 and 333-68217-01)on
Form S-3 of our report dated February 26, 1998 incorporated by reference in
Texaco Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 and to all
references to our Firm included in this Registration Statement.
    
 
   
                                              ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
New York, New York
January 29, 1999
    

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.3
    
 
   
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
    
 
   
Texaco Inc.
Texaco Capital Inc.
Caltex Group of Companies:
    
 
   
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-3 of Texaco Inc. and Texaco Capital Inc. of our report dated February 9,
1998, relating to the combined balance sheets of the Caltex Group of Companies
as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 and the related combined statements of income,
retained earnings and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period
ended December 31, 1997, which report appears in Texaco Inc.'s Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 and to the reference to our firm
under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.
    
 
   
                                              KPMG LLP
Dallas, Texas
January 29, 1999
    

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 24.4
    
 
                               POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
    KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned, a director of TEXACO
INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), hereby makes, designates,
constitutes and appoints KJESTINE M. ANDERSON and ROBERT E. KOCH, and either of
them (with full power to act without the other), as the undersigned's true and
lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power and authority to act in any
and all capacities for and in the name, place and stead of the undersigned in
connection with the filing of: (i) any and all registration statements and all
amendments and post-effective amendments thereto (collectively, "Registration
Statements") under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, and any and all registrations, qualifications or
notifications under the applicable securities laws of any and all states and
other jurisdictions, with respect to the securities of the Company of whatever
class, including without limitation thereon the Company's Common Stock, par
value $3.125 per share, and preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, however
offered, sold, issued, distributed, placed or resold by the Company, by any of
its subsidiary companies, or by any other person or entity, that may be required
to effect: (a) any such filing, (b) any primary or secondary offering, sale,
distribution, exchange or conversion of the Company's securities, or (c) any
acquisition, merger, reorganization or consolidation involving the issuance of
the Company's securities, (d) any stock option, restricted stock grant,
incentive, investment, thrift, profit sharing, or other employee benefit plan
relating to the Company's securities, or (e) any dividend reinvestment or stock
purchase plan relating to the Company's securities: (ii) the Company's Annual
Report to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31,
1998, on Form 10-K, and any and all amendments thereto on Form 8 or otherwise,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), and
(iii) Statements of Changes of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 4 or
Form 5 (or such other forms as may be designated from time to time for such
purposes), pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
 
   
    Without limiting the generality of the foregoing grant of authority, such
attorneys-in-fact and agents, or either of them, are hereby granted full power
and authority, on behalf of and in the name, place and stead of the undersigned,
to execute and deliver all such Registration Statements, registrations,
qualifications, or notifications, the Company's Form 10-K, any and all
amendments thereto, statements of changes, and any all other documents in
connection with the foregoing, and take such other and further action as such
attorneys-in-fact and agents, or either of them, deem necessary or appropriate.
The powers and authorities granted herein to such attorneys-in-fact and agents,
and either of them, also include the full right, power and authority to effect
necessary or appropriate substitutions or revocations. The undersigned hereby
ratifies, confirms, and adopts, as his own act and deed, all action lawfully
taken pursuant to the powers and authorities herein granted by such
attorneys-in-fact and agents, or either of them, or by their respective
substitutes. This power of Attorney expires by its terms and shall be of no
further force and effect on March 31, 1999.
    
 
   
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his name as of the 29th
day of November, 1998.
    
 
   
                                          A. Charles Baillie
    

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                                                                      EXHIBIT 25
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
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                                    FORM T-1
 
                            STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
                    UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF
                   A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE
 
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              CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF
                    A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(b)(2)
 
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                            THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
 
              (Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)
 
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                     NEW YORK                                           13-4994650
             (State of incorporation                                 (I.R.S. employer
             if not a national bank)                               identification No.)
 
                 270 PARK AVENUE
                NEW YORK, NEW YORK                                        10017
     (Address of principal executive offices)                           (Zip Code)
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                               William H. McDavid
                                General Counsel
                                270 Park Avenue
                            New York, New York 10017
                              Tel: (212) 270-2611
           (Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
 
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                              TEXACO CAPITAL INC.
              (Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
 
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                     DELAWARE                                           51-0271861
         (State or other jurisdiction of                             (I.R.S. employer
          incorporation or organization)                           identification No.)
 
             2000 WESTCHESTER AVENUE
              WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK                                      10650
     (Address of principal executive offices)                           (Zip Code)
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                                DEBT SECURITIES
                      (Title of the indenture securities)
 
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                                    GENERAL
 
ITEM 1. GENERAL INFORMATION.
 
    Furnish the following information as to the trustee:
 
    (a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it
is subject.
 
        New York State Banking Department, State House, Albany, New York 12110.
 
        Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, D.C.,
    20551
 
        Federal Reserve Bank of New York, District No. 2, 33 Liberty Street, New
    York, N.Y.
 
        Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C., 20429.
 
    (b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.
 
        Yes.
 
ITEM 2. AFFILIATIONS WITH THE OBLIGOR.
 
    If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such
affiliation.
 
    None.
 
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Item 16. List of Exhibits
 
    List below all exhibits filed as a part of this Statement of Eligibility.
 
    1. A copy of the Articles of Association of the Trustee as now in effect,
including the Organization Certificate and the Certificates of Amendment dated
February 17, 1969, August 31, 1977, December 31, 1980, September 9, 1982,
February 28, 1985, December 2, 1991 and July 10, 1996 (see Exhibit 1 to Form T-1
filed in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-06249, which is
incorporated by reference).
 
    2. A copy of the Certificate of Authority of the Trustee to Commence
Business (see Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed in connection with Registration
Statement No. 33-50010, which is incorporated by reference. On July 14, 1996, in
connection with the merger of Chemical Bank and The Chase Manhattan Bank
(National Association), Chemical Bank, the surviving corporation, was renamed
The Chase Manhattan Bank).
 
    3. None, authorization to exercise corporate trust powers being contained in
the documents identified above as Exhibits 1 and 2.
 
    4. A copy of the existing By-Laws of the Trustee (see Exhibit 4 to Form T-1
filed in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-06249, which is
incorporated by reference).
 
    5. Not applicable.
 
    6. The consent of the Trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act (see
Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed in connection with Registration Statement No.
33-50010, which is incorporated by reference. On July 14, 1996, in connection
with the merger of Chemical Bank and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National
Association), Chemical Bank, the surviving corporation, was renamed The Chase
Manhattan Bank).
 
    7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee, published
pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or examining authority.
 
    8. Not applicable.
 
    9. Not applicable.
 
                                   SIGNATURE
 
    Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 the Trustee,
The Chase Manhattan Bank, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of
the State of New York, has duly caused this statement of eligibility to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the
City of New York and State of New York, on the 27TH DAY of JANUARY, 1999.
 
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                                THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
 
                                By:            /s/ RONALD J. HALLERAN
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                                                 Ronald J. Halleran
                                               SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
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                             EXHIBIT 7 TO FORM T-1
 
                                BANK CALL NOTICE
 
                             RESERVE DISTRICT NO. 2
                      CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION OF
 
                            THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
                  OF 270 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017
                     AND FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC SUBSIDIARIES,
                    A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM,
 
                AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, IN
        ACCORDANCE WITH A CALL MADE BY THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF THIS
        DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE ACT.
 
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                                                                                                    DOLLAR AMOUNTS
                                                                                                     IN MILLIONS
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                                                      ASSETS
Cash and balances due from depository institutions:
  Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin..............................................    $   11,951
  Interest-bearing balances.......................................................................         4,551
Securities:
Held to maturity securities.......................................................................         1,740
Available for sale securities.....................................................................        48,537
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell............................        29,730
Loans and lease financing receivables:
  Loans and leases, net of unearned income........................................................    $  127,379
  Less: Allowance for loan and lease losses.......................................................         2,719
  Less: Allocated transfer risk reserve...........................................................             0
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  Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve................................       124,660
Trading Assets....................................................................................        51,549
Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)..........................................         3,009
Other real estate owned...........................................................................           272
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies...............................           300
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding......................................         1,329
Intangible assets.................................................................................         1,429
Other assets......................................................................................        13,563
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TOTAL ASSETS......................................................................................    $  292,620
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                                                                                                    DOLLAR AMOUNTS
                                                                                                     IN MILLIONS
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                                                   LIABILITIES
Deposits
  In domestic offices.............................................................................    $   98,760
  Noninterest-bearing.............................................................................    $   39,071
  Interest-bearing................................................................................        59,689
  In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement, subsidiaries and IBF's..................................        75,403
  Noninterest-bearing.............................................................................    $    3,877
  Interest-bearing................................................................................        71,526
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase........................        34,471
Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury..........................................................         1,000
Trading liabilities...............................................................................        41,589
Other borrowed money (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases):
  With a remaining maturity of one year or less...................................................         3,781
  With a remaining maturity of more than one year. through three years............................           213
  With a remaining maturity of more than three years..............................................           104
Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding..........................................         1,329
Subordinated notes and debentures.................................................................         5,408
Other liabilities.................................................................................        12,041
TOTAL LIABILITIES.................................................................................       274,099
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                                                  EQUITY CAPITAL
Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus.....................................................             0
Common stock......................................................................................         1,211
Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)..........................................        10,441
Undivided profits and capital reserves............................................................         6,287
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities............................           566
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments...............................................            16
TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL..............................................................................        18,521
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL..............................................................    $  292,620
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    I, Joseph L. Sclafani, E.V.P. & Controller of the above-named bank, do
hereby declare that this Report of Condition has been prepared in conformance
with the instructions issued by the appropriate Federal regulatory authority and
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 
                               JOSEPH L. SCLAFANI
 
    We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this Report of
Condition and declare that it has been examined by us, and to the best of our
knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the in-structions
issued by the appropriate Federal regulatory authority and is true and correct.
 
                                          WALTER V. SHIPLEY     )
 
                                          THOMAS G. LABRECQUE        ) DIRECTORS
 
                                                            WILLIAM B. HARRISON,
                                                            JR. )
 
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