The Complete Guide to Fraternity & Sorority Hazing Lawsuits for Nueces County, Texas Families

If Your Child Was Hazed at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, UH, A&M, UT, SMU, or Baylor, You Are Not Alone

For parents in Nueces County—from the neighborhoods of Corpus Christi to the communities of Port Aransas, Bishop, and Robstown—discovering your child has been brutalized in the name of “tradition” is a nightmare that shatters the promise of higher education. It begins subtly: the late-night texts, the sudden secrecy, the exhaustion that goes beyond typical college stress. Then comes the call no parent wants to receive—your child is in the emergency room with kidney failure from forced extreme exercise, or suffering chemical burns from a fraternity ritual, or hospitalized with alcohol poisoning after a “Big/Little” night gone horribly wrong. The institutions that were supposed to protect them—the university, the national fraternity, the housing corporation—now seem focused on minimizing the damage, not addressing the harm.

Right now, we are fighting one of the most serious hazing cases in Texas history: the $10 million lawsuit on behalf of Leonel Bermudez against the University of Houston, Pi Kappa Phi national headquarters, and 13 fraternity leaders. This is not ancient history. This case, filed in late 2025 and reported extensively by Click2Houston and ABC13, involves allegations of members spraying pledges in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding,” forced consumption of milk and hot dogs until vomiting, and extreme workouts that caused Bermudez to develop rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure, passing brown urine and requiring four days of hospitalization. The Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter has been shut down, but the medical and psychological consequences continue for our client and his family.

If you are a parent in Nueces County whose child attends Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, the University of Houston, Texas A&M in College Station, UT Austin, SMU, Baylor, or any other Texas campus, this comprehensive guide explains what hazing litigation actually involves in 2025, what your legal rights are under Texas law, and how our firm—The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC (Attorney911)—approaches these complex cases against powerful institutions.

Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like on Texas Campuses

The old stereotypes of harmless pranks have given way to systematic abuse that parents in Nueces County need to recognize. Modern hazing falls into three escalating categories that often begin with subtle control and progress to violence.

The Digital Control System

Today’s hazing often starts in group chats before any physical contact occurs. Pledges in Nueces County whose children attend Texas A&M-Corpus Christi or other universities might notice their child:

• Being required to respond instantly to GroupMe or WhatsApp messages at all hours
• Sharing live location via Snapchat Maps or Find My Friends
• Posting specific, often humiliating content on social media as “challenges”
• Having their communications monitored by older members

This 24/7 digital leash creates psychological control that makes physical hazing possible. As we’ve seen in cases across Texas, including the UH Pi Kappa Phi case, this digital control often escalates to in-person abuse.

Physical and Psychological Abuse Patterns

The hazing alleged in the UH Pi Kappa Phi case illustrates the brutal reality: “pledge fanny packs” containing condoms and sex toys as humiliation tools, enforced dress codes, overnight chauffeuring duties, and physical torture including:

• Bear crawls, wheelbarrow races, and “save-your-brother” drills
• Cold-weather exposure in underwear
• Lying in vomit-soaked grass
• Being sprayed in the face with a hose with threats of actual waterboarding
• Forced consumption of milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting, followed immediately by sprints
• Another pledge being hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth for over an hour

The November 3, 2025 workout that hospitalized Bermudez involved 100+ push-ups, 500 squats, and creed recitation under threat of expulsion—conduct that caused such severe muscle breakdown that his urine turned brown from myoglobin, a classic sign of rhabdomyolysis leading to acute kidney failure.

Where Hazing Happens in Texas

While fraternities receive most attention, hazing occurs across campus organizations that Nueces County families should recognize:

• Fraternities and Sororities (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, multicultural councils)
• Corps of Cadets and military-style programs with documented abuse histories
• Athletic Teams from football to cheerleading
• Spirit Groups like Texas Cowboys and similar tradition organizations
• Marching Bands and performance groups
• Academic and Service Organizations

The common thread is power imbalance, tradition used as justification, and systems that prioritize loyalty over safety.

Texas Hazing Law: What Nueces County Families Need to Know

Texas Education Code Chapter 37: Criminal Hazing Statutes

Texas has specific anti-hazing laws that apply regardless of whether the conduct occurs on or off campus. For families in Nueces County, understanding these statutes is crucial:

Section 37.151 Definition: Hazing means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act directed against a student for purposes of initiation, affiliation, or membership that endangers mental or physical health or safety. This includes forced alcohol consumption, physical brutality, and psychological abuse.

Section 37.152 Penalties:

• Class B Misdemeanor: Basic hazing (up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine)
• Class A Misdemeanor: Hazing causing injury requiring medical treatment
• State Jail Felony: Hazing causing serious bodily injury or death

Section 37.153 Organizational Liability: Fraternities, sororities, and other organizations can be fined up to $10,000 per violation if they authorized, encouraged, or failed to report hazing.

Section 37.155 Critical Provision: Consent is not a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law recognizes that power dynamics and social pressure invalidate true consent.

Civil Liability Beyond Criminal Charges

While Nueces County District Attorney’s offices may pursue criminal charges, civil litigation addresses different goals: compensation for medical expenses, ongoing care, lost educational opportunities, pain and suffering, and holding all responsible parties accountable.

Potential Defendants in Civil Hazing Cases:

• Individual students who planned or participated
• Chapter officers and pledge educators
• Local fraternity/sorority chapters as entities
• National headquarters that set policies and receive dues
• Housing corporations that own properties where hazing occurred
• Universities and their governing boards
• Third-party property owners and alcohol providers

Federal Law Overlay

Title IX applies when hazing involves sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination. The Clery Act requires reporting of certain crimes. Most significantly, The Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024) requires colleges receiving federal aid to maintain public hazing data and strengthen prevention programs—creating additional accountability layers.

National Hazing Cases: Patterns That Repeat at Texas Universities

The tragedies at other universities are not distant news—they represent predictable patterns that Nueces County families should understand when evaluating what happened to their own children.

Alcohol Poisoning Deaths: The Most Common Fatal Pattern

Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State University (Pi Kappa Alpha, 2021): Forced to drink an entire bottle of whiskey during “Big/Little” night; died from alcohol poisoning. Result: $10 million settlement ($7M from national Pi Kappa Alpha, ~$3M from BGSU).

Max Gruver – LSU (Phi Delta Theta, 2017): Forced drinking during “Bible study” game; died with 0.495% BAC. Result: Louisiana enacted the Max Gruver Act making hazing a felony; civil settlement.

Andrew Coffey – Florida State University (Pi Kappa Phi, 2017): Pledge died from acute alcohol poisoning during Big Brother event. Result: FSU suspended all Greek life temporarily; national Pi Kappa Phi faced litigation.

These cases demonstrate that forced drinking “traditions” follow predictable scripts—scripts we allege were followed in the UH Pi Kappa Phi case against Leonel Bermudez.

Physical Hazing with Catastrophic Injuries

Danny Santulli – University of Missouri (Phi Gamma Delta, 2021): Forced drinking during “pledge dad reveal” caused severe, permanent brain damage. Result: Settlements with 22 defendants for lifetime care needs.

Collin Wiant – Ohio University (Sigma Pi, 2018): Died after alleged hazing-related drug use (nitrous oxide) and abuse at unofficial house. Result: Ohio enacted “Collin’s Law” making hazing a felony when drugs/alcohol cause harm.

Athletic Program Hazing Scandals

Northwestern University Football (2023-2025): Allegations of sexualized, racist hazing within the program. Result: Multiple lawsuits, head coach fired, confidential settlements.

These national patterns matter because they establish foreseeability—when the same organization faces similar allegations at a Texas university, their defense that “we couldn’t have known” becomes much weaker.

Texas University Focus: What’s Happening at Campuses Relevant to Nueces County Families

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi: Nueces County’s Home Campus

For parents in Corpus Christi, Portland, Kingsville, and surrounding communities, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi represents both local educational opportunity and potential risk. The campus hosts several Greek organizations with national affiliations that have faced hazing allegations elsewhere.

Greek Life at TAMU-CC: The campus hosts fraternities and sororities under the Division of Student Engagement and Success. While smaller than flagship campuses, the organizations present include national brands with documented hazing histories.

Recent History and Context: While major publicized incidents have been less frequent than at larger campuses, the presence of national organizations with problematic histories means Nueces County families should remain vigilant. The university’s location in Nueces County means local legal proceedings would involve the 214th District Court or other Nueces County courts, and local law enforcement (Corpus Christi PD, campus police) would have jurisdiction.

What Nueces County Parents Should Know: If hazing occurs at TAMU-CC, evidence preservation should begin immediately—screenshot group chats involving Coastal Bend area students, photograph injuries, and document communications. The university’s internal process interacts with Texas A&M System policies, but civil claims can proceed independently in Nueces County courts.

University of Houston: The Active Litigation Front

Our firm’s ongoing representation of Leonel Bermudez against UH provides a current case study in institutional hazing response.

The Bermudez Case Timeline:
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• November 6-9, 2025: Bermudez hospitalized for four days with rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure
• November 14, 2025: Chapter members vote to surrender charter
• November 21, 2025: Click2Houson publishes investigation
• Late 2025: $10 million lawsuit filed in Harris County

UH’s Response Pattern: The university called the conduct “deeply disturbing” and promised cooperation with law enforcement. This pattern—public condemnation after media exposure, followed by internal discipline—is typical of institutional responses that families in Nueces County should recognize.

For Nueces County Families with Children at UH: Houston is a common destination for college-bound students from the Coastal Bend region. If hazing occurs, understand that jurisdiction may involve Harris County courts, but your legal representation can handle matters remotely while protecting your child’s interests.

Texas A&M University in College Station: Corps and Greek Life Complexities

For Nueces County families whose children attend Texas A&M (approximately 3-4 hour drive from Corpus Christi), understanding the dual Greek and Corps environments is crucial.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chemical Burns Case (2021): Pledges alleged being covered in substances including industrial-strength cleaner, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin graft surgeries. The lawsuit sought $1 million, and the chapter was suspended for two years.

Corps of Cadets “Roasted Pig” Case (2023): A cadet alleged being bound between beds in a simulated sexual position with an apple in his mouth as part of hazing tradition. The lawsuit sought over $1 million, highlighting that hazing extends beyond Greek life.

Texas A&M’s Dual Systems: The university maintains separate disciplinary processes for Greek life (through Student Activities) and the Corps (through Commandant’s Office). Families in Nueces County should recognize that internal processes may not yield full accountability or compensation for injuries.

University of Texas at Austin: Transparency and Continued Problems

UT Austin maintains one of Texas’s most transparent hazing reporting systems, providing publicly accessible violation records—a resource Nueces County families should know exists.

Public Hazing Violations Page Examples:

• Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members directed to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics; chapter probation and education required
• Texas Wranglers (multiple years): Sanctions for forced workouts and alcohol-related hazing
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon: Ongoing scrutiny including a 2024 lawsuit involving an exchange student alleging assault

UT’s Approach: The public logging of violations creates discoverable evidence for civil cases. When an organization has prior violations on record, arguments about “unforeseeability” become weaker.

For Nueces County Families: Austin is another common destination for college students from South Texas. The Travis County court system would typically handle civil cases, but experienced Texas counsel can manage this regardless of your home location.

Southern Methodist University: Private University Dynamics

SMU’s status as a private institution affects transparency but not liability.

Kappa Alpha Order Incident (2017): New members reportedly paddled, forced to drink alcohol, and deprived of sleep. Chapter suspended with restrictions lasting years.

SMU’s Systems: The university maintains anonymous reporting through systems like Real Response, but internal discipline details are less publicly accessible than at public institutions.

Considerations for Nueces County Families: Dallas-Fort Worth area schools attract many South Texas students. Private university cases involve different insurance structures and potentially deeper-pocketed defendants.

Baylor University: Religious Identity and Historical Challenges

Baylor’s history with institutional response to misconduct provides context for hazing cases.

Baylor Baseball Hazing (2020): 14 players suspended following hazing investigation, with staggered suspensions affecting the season.

Institutional Context: Following prior scandals, Baylor has emphasized “zero tolerance” policies, but implementation remains case-specific.

The Organizations Behind the Letters: National Patterns at Texas Campuses

When a Nueces County family’s child is hazed at a Texas university, they’re often facing not just local students but national organizations with documented histories. Our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine tracks these connections.

Pi Kappa Phi: National Pattern Meets Texas Reality

The national organization our client is suing in the UH case has a history that extends beyond Texas:

Andrew Coffey Death (Florida State, 2017): Pledge died from alcohol poisoning during Big Brother night, similar forced drinking allegations to those in the UH case.

National Risk Management: Pi Kappa Phi nationals maintain anti-hazing policies while collecting dues from chapters—including the now-closed Beta Nu chapter at UH. This creates potential liability when policies aren’t enforced.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon: Multiple Texas Incidents

SAE appears in multiple Texas cases, showing statewide patterns:

Texas A&M Chemical Burns: As detailed above
UT Austin Assault Allegations: 2024 lawsuit involving exchange student
National History: Multiple hazing-related deaths nationwide leading to 2014 elimination of traditional pledge process

Pi Kappa Alpha: National Tragedy Pattern

Pike’s national history includes:
Stone Foltz Death (Bowling Green, 2021): $10 million settlement
David Bogenberger Death (Northern Illinois, 2012): $14 million settlement
Texas Presence: Chapters at UT, Texas A&M, and other campuses with prior violations

Other Organizations with National Histories

• Phi Delta Theta: Max Gruver death at LSU
• Phi Gamma Delta: Danny Santulli catastrophic brain injury at Missouri
• Kappa Alpha Order: Multiple suspensions including at SMU

Public Records: Greek Organizations Serving Texas Campuses

As part of our investigative approach, we maintain comprehensive data on Texas Greek organizations. For Nueces County families, understanding this network is crucial because liability often extends through these interconnected entities.

Texas-Registered Greek Organizations (IRS B83 Records)

The IRS maintains records of tax-exempt Greek organizations with Texas addresses. Examples relevant to campuses Nueces County families use:

Organizations with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Connections:

• Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Inc, Iota Phi Chapter, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 (IRS EIN: 831418972)
• Sigma Chi Fraternity, Zeta Pi Chapter, Kingsville, TX (serving Texas A&M-Kingsville community)

Organizations with University of Houston Connections:

• Beta Nu Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Housing Corporation Inc, Frisco, TX 75035 (IRS EIN: 462267515)
• Sigma Chi Fraternity Epsilon Xi Chapter, Houston, TX 77204 (IRS EIN: 746084905)

Statewide Honor Societies with Campus Chapters:

• Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968 (IRS EIN: 383742830)
• Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Texas State University, Austin, TX 78723 (IRS EIN: 463831593)

Metro Area Greek Organization Networks

Our Cause IQ data shows organizational density across Texas metros:

Corpus Christi Metro Area: 21 Greek-related organizations
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro: 188 organizations
Austin-Round Rock Metro: 154 organizations
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro: 510 organizations
San Antonio Metro: 86 organizations

What This Means for Nueces County Families

When hazing occurs, multiple entities may share liability:

1. Undergraduate Chapter (often not a legal entity itself)
2. House Corporation (owns the property, often has separate insurance)
3. Alumni Corporation (may control funds and oversight)
4. National Headquarters (sets policies, collects dues)
5. Educational Foundation (separate tax-exempt entity)

Our investigative approach maps these connections from the beginning, ensuring no potentially liable entity escapes scrutiny.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Strategy, and Damages

For Nueces County families facing the aftermath of hazing, understanding the legal process can reduce anxiety and help with decision-making.

Critical Evidence Categories

The cases we handle rely on comprehensive evidence collection:

Digital Communications (Most Important):

• GroupMe, WhatsApp, Discord messages
• iMessage and SMS group texts
• Instagram DMs, Snapchat conversations (screenshot before they disappear)
• Fraternity-specific apps and communication platforms
• Deleted message recovery through digital forensics

Photographic and Video Evidence:

• Social media posts showing events
• Phone videos taken by participants
• Security camera footage from houses or venues
• Injury documentation (multiple angles, with scale reference)

Medical Documentation:

• Emergency room records specifically noting “hazing” as cause
• Toxicology reports and blood alcohol levels
• Specialist evaluations (nephrology for kidney damage, psychiatry for PTSD)
• Ongoing treatment records establishing long-term impact

Institutional Records:

• University conduct files (obtained through discovery)
• Prior incident reports involving same organization
• National fraternity risk management files
• Insurance policies and coverage documents

Damages in Hazing Cases

Compensation in hazing cases addresses multiple types of harm:

Economic Damages:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost educational costs (withdrawn semesters, transferred schools)
• Lost earning capacity (for permanent injuries)
• Therapy and counseling costs

Non-Economic Damages:

• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and psychological trauma
• Humiliation and loss of dignity
• Loss of enjoyment of college experience

Wrongful Death Damages (when applicable):

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of companionship and support
• Emotional suffering of family members

Punitive Damages:

• In cases of egregious conduct or cover-ups
• Designed to punish and deter similar behavior

The Defendant Universe in Hazing Cases

We systematically identify all potentially liable parties:

1. Individual Participants: Those who planned, executed, or covered up hazing
2. Chapter Leadership: Presidents, risk managers, pledge educators
3. Local Chapter Entities: When legally organized
4. National Headquarters: For negligent supervision and pattern failures
5. Housing Corporations: Property owners where hazing occurred
6. Universities: For negligent supervision and Title IX violations
7. Third Parties: Alcohol providers, property owners, security companies

Common Defense Strategies and How We Counter Them

Nueces County families should understand how fraternities, sororities, and universities typically respond to hazing allegations.

“They Consented” Defense

What They Argue: “Your child agreed to participate voluntarily.”
How We Counter: Texas Education Code §37.155 explicitly states consent is not a defense to hazing. We demonstrate the power imbalance, social pressure, and coercion that negate true consent.

“Rogue Chapter” Defense

What National Organizations Claim: “This was a local chapter violating our policies.”
How We Counter: We subpoena national records showing prior incidents, inadequate supervision, and pattern of similar conduct across chapters. National organizations that collect dues and maintain oversight cannot escape liability.

“Off-Campus Location” Defense

What Universities Argue: “It happened off-campus, so it’s not our responsibility.”
How We Counter: Universities maintain control over recognized organizations regardless of location. If they knew or should have known about off-campus hazing, liability may attach.

“Sovereign Immunity” Defense (Public Universities)

What Public Universities Claim: “We’re protected by governmental immunity.”
How We Counter: Exceptions exist for gross negligence, intentional torts, and Title IX violations. We also sue individual employees in their personal capacity when appropriate.

Insurance Coverage Disputes

What Insurers Claim: “Hazing is an intentional act, so coverage is excluded.”
How We Counter: We argue negligent supervision claims may be covered even if underlying acts were intentional. We also pursue bad faith claims against insurers who wrongfully deny coverage.

Practical Guide for Nueces County Parents: Immediate Action Steps

If You Suspect Hazing Is Occurring

1. Have Open, Non-Judgmental Conversations: Ask specific questions about activities, sleep patterns, and feelings of safety.
2. Document Behavioral Changes: Note withdrawal, anxiety, sleep deprivation, unexplained injuries.
3. Review Digital Patterns: Is your child constantly on group chats? Receiving messages at all hours?
4. Connect with Other Parents: Sometimes patterns emerge across multiple families.

If Hazing Has Already Caused Injury

First 48 Hours Critical Actions:

1. Medical Priority: Get immediate medical attention even if injuries seem minor. Rhabdomyolysis (as in the UH case) can be fatal if untreated.
2. Evidence Preservation:
   • Screenshot ALL group chats before deletion
   • Photograph injuries from multiple angles
   • Save any physical evidence (clothing, objects used)
   • Write down everything your child remembers
3. Contact Counsel: Call 1-888-ATTY-911 immediately for guidance on next steps
4. Do NOT:
   • Confront the fraternity/sorority directly
   • Sign anything from the university or insurance company
   • Post details on social media
   • Let your child delete digital evidence

Working with University Processes

Understand the Limitations:

• University conduct processes focus on discipline, not compensation
• Timing is often slow (semesters or years)
• Outcomes may not address full harm
• Confidentiality may protect the organization more than your child

Parallel Approaches:
We typically recommend pursuing civil litigation alongside (not instead of) university processes, as each serves different purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions from Nueces County Families

“Can we sue if this happened at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi?”

Yes. Hazing cases can be pursued regardless of campus size or location. The legal principles and potential defendants are similar whether at a flagship campus or regional institution.

“How long do we have to file a lawsuit?”

Generally two years from the date of injury in Texas, but exceptions exist. Evidence preservation needs to begin immediately, as digital evidence disappears quickly.

“Will our names be public?”

Most hazing cases settle confidentially before trial. We prioritize client privacy while pursuing accountability.

“What if our child participated voluntarily?”

Texas law explicitly states consent is not a defense to hazing. The power dynamics and social pressure inherent in pledging negate true voluntary consent.

“Can we afford legal representation?”

We work on contingency—no fee unless we recover compensation. Initial consultations are always free.

“What about criminal charges?”

Criminal cases are pursued by prosecutors, not by victims. Civil cases address compensation and accountability. The two can proceed simultaneously.

Why Attorney911 for Nueces County Hazing Cases

When your family faces a hazing crisis, you need more than a general personal injury lawyer. You need attorneys who understand how universities, national fraternities, and insurance companies defend these cases—and how to overcome their strategies.

Our Unique Qualifications for Hazing Litigation

Insurance Insider Knowledge: Mr. Lupe Peña spent years as an insurance defense attorney at a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurance companies value claims, use Independent Medical Exams to reduce settlements, and deploy delay tactics. We know their playbook because we used to run it.

Complex Institutional Litigation Experience: Managing Partner Ralph Manginello’s experience includes BP Texas City explosion litigation—taking on billion-dollar defendants with unlimited legal budgets. Universities and national fraternities employ similar defense tactics, and we’re prepared for them.

Multi-Million Dollar Catastrophic Injury Results: We have recovered millions for clients with life-altering injuries, working with economists, life care planners, and medical experts to fully value ongoing needs.

Dual Civil and Criminal Capability: Ralph’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association means we understand both sides of hazing cases—valuable when criminal charges are also involved.

Spanish Language Services: Mr. Peña speaks fluent Spanish and can serve Nueces County’s Hispanic community directly.

Our Investigative Approach

We don’t just file lawsuits—we conduct investigations that uncover the full picture:

1. Digital Forensics: Recovering deleted messages and social media evidence
2. Organizational Mapping: Identifying all potentially liable entities using tools like our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine
3. Pattern Evidence: Documenting prior incidents at same chapters or national organizations
4. Expert Collaboration: Working with medical specialists, psychologists, economists, and Greek life experts

The Cases We Handle

• Alcohol poisoning and substance-related hazing
• Physical abuse including paddling, beating, and extreme exercise
• Sexualized hazing and humiliation rituals
• Racist, homophobic, or sexist hazing
• Hazing in athletic programs, Corps of Cadets, and spirit groups
• Wrongful death from hazing activities

Call to Action for Nueces County Families

If you are in Corpus Christi, Portland, Kingsville, Robstown, Bishop, Driscoll, or any Nueces County community and believe your child has been hazed at a Texas university, we want to help.

Immediate Steps:

1. Call us at 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 availability)
2. Preserve all evidence (don’t delete anything)
3. Get medical documentation if injuries exist
4. Document everything your child tells you

Your Free Consultation Includes:

• Confidential review of what happened
• Explanation of legal options under Texas law
• Discussion of potential defendants and strategies
• Clear explanation of costs (contingency fee—no recovery, no fee)
• No pressure to proceed—take time to decide what’s right for your family

Contact Information:

• Phone: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
• Direct: (713) 528-9070
• Cell: (713) 443-4781
• Email: ralph@atty911.com or lupe@atty911.com
• Website: https://attorney911.com
• Spanish Services: Lupe Peña disponible para consultas en español

We serve families throughout Texas from our Houston, Austin, and Beaumont offices. Distance is no barrier—we handle cases for Nueces County families regardless of where the hazing occurred or where you live.

Legal Disclaimer: This article provides general information about hazing law and litigation in Texas. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case depends on specific facts and circumstances. If you believe your child has been hazed, consult with an attorney licensed in Texas for advice about your particular situation. Results in prior cases do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases.