UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Date of Report: July 07, 2006
(Date of earliest event reported)

Rosetta Resources Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TX
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) 000-51801
(Commission File Number) 43-2083519
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
717 Texas, Suite 2800
(Address of principal executive offices)   77002
(Zip Code)
7133354000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)


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

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure


On July 7, 2006, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that Rosetta Resources Inc. has responded to Calpine Corporation's motion to assume oil and gas leases. The text of the release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. A copy of the Company's response may be obtained by contacting the Company.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial statements:
            None
(b) Pro forma financial information:
            None
(c) Shell company transactions:
            None
(d) Exhibits
            99.1       Press Release of Rosetta Resources Inc. dated July 07, 2006


SIGNATURE

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


Dated: July 07, 2006
ROSETTA RESOURCES INC.

By:  /s/ Michael J. Rosinski                    
     Michael J. Rosinski
     Chief Executive Officer


Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release of Rosetta Resources Inc. dated July 07, 2006