Texas Hazing Lawsuits and Legal Rights: A Complete Guide for Town of Holland Families

If you are a parent in Town of Holland, the quiet streets of our community and the sprawling campuses of Texas universities can feel worlds apart. Yet, the reality is that a family from Bell County can receive a terrifying phone call at any hour—a call where your child is injured, hospitalized, or worse, because of a hazing ritual at a fraternity, sorority, Corps of Cadets event, or athletic team function.

Right now, in Texas, we are fighting one of the most serious hazing cases in the country. We represent Leonel Bermudez, a University of Houston student who suffered acute kidney failure and rhabdomyolysis after enduring brutal physical and psychological hazing from the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity’s Beta Nu chapter. His urine turned brown, he was hospitalized for four days, and he faces the risk of permanent kidney damage. The alleged hazing included forced consumption of milk and hot dogs until vomiting, extreme workouts at Yellowstone Boulevard Park, being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding,” and the humiliation of a mandatory “pledge fanny pack” filled with degrading items. This is not a story from decades past; this is a $10 million lawsuit filed in late 2025. The chapter has been shut down, and the University of Houston has called the conduct “deeply disturbing.”

This guide is for you—parents and families in Town of Holland, Bell County, and throughout Central Texas. We will explain what modern hazing truly looks like, the Texas laws that protect your child, what has happened at universities where your children may attend, and the legal pathways to accountability and recovery. Whether your student is at a local campus like the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, or a major hub like Texas A&M, UT Austin, or the University of Houston, the dangers are real, and your family has rights.

IMMEDIATE HELP FOR HAZING EMERGENCIES

If your child is in danger RIGHT NOW:

• Call 911 for medical emergencies.
• Then call Attorney911: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911). We provide immediate help—that’s why we’re the Legal Emergency Lawyers™.

In the first 48 hours:

1. Get Medical Attention: Even if your child insists they are “fine,” seek professional evaluation. Conditions like rhabdomyolysis or internal injuries may not be immediately apparent.
2. Preserve Evidence: Before digital evidence is deleted:
   • Screenshot all group chats (GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage), texts, and DMs.
   • Photograph any injuries from multiple angles.
   • Save physical items (damaged clothing, paddles, receipts).
3. Document Everything: Write down everything your child tells you—names, dates, locations, and specific acts—while memories are fresh.
4. Do NOT:
   • Confront the fraternity, sorority, or team directly.
   • Sign anything from a university or insurance company.
   • Post details on public social media.
   • Allow your child to delete messages or “clean up” evidence.

Contact an experienced hazing attorney. Evidence disappears rapidly. We can help you preserve it and protect your child’s rights. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, immediate, and confidential consultation.

Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like in Texas

Hazing is no longer just about “hell week” or simple pranks. It is a calculated pattern of coercion, humiliation, and abuse designed to assert power and demand loyalty. For parents in Town of Holland, understanding its modern forms is critical to recognizing the signs.

A Clear, Modern Definition

Under Texas law, and in plain English, hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act—on or off campus—directed against a student for the purpose of joining, maintaining membership in, or gaining status within a group, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of that student. Crucially, “consent” is not a defense. When a 19-year-old is pressured by peers and leaders they admire, true voluntary consent does not exist.

The Three Tiers of Modern Hazing

1. Subtle Hazing: Behaviors that emphasize power imbalance and set the stage for worse.

• Deception & Secrecy: Being told to lie to parents, RAs, or university officials.
• Servitude: Mandatory, all-hours chauffeuring, cleaning members’ rooms, or running personal errands.
• Social Control: Required permission to socialize outside the group; being “on call” 24/7 via group chat.
• Digital Monitoring: Forced location-sharing via apps like Find My Friends; constant text demands with instant response requirements.

2. Harassment Hazing: Acts that cause emotional or physical discomfort.

• Sleep Deprivation: Mandatory late-night or 3 AM “meetings,” “study blocks,” or tasks.
• Verbal Abuse: Yelling, screaming, derogatory names, and threats of expulsion from the group.
• Forced Physical Activity: “Smokings” or punitive workouts (e.g., 100+ push-ups, 500 squats until collapse) disguised as “conditioning.”
• Public Humiliation: Forced to wear degrading costumes, perform embarrassing acts in public, or endure “roasting” sessions.

3. Violent Hazing: Activities with a high potential for severe injury, sexual assault, or death.

• Forced/Coerced Consumption: The most common fatal pattern. This includes “lineup” drinking games, “Big/Little” nights with handles of liquor, and games like “Bible study” where wrong answers mandate drinking. The Leonel Bermudez case includes being forced to consume milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting.
• Physical Assault: Paddling, beating, tackling (like the “glass ceiling” ritual), or “branding.”
• Sexualized Hazing: Forced nudity, simulated sexual acts, or sexual assault.
• Environmental Dangers: Exposure to extreme cold/heat; being tied up or restrained; dangerous driving tasks.

Where Hazing Happens

While fraternities and sororities are often the focus, hazing permeates many campus groups:

• Fraternities & Sororities (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, Multicultural Greek Council).
• Corps of Cadets and ROTC programs.
• Athletic Teams (from football to cheerleading).
• Spirit & Tradition Organizations (like Texas A&M’s Corps or spirit groups).
• Marching Bands and Performance Groups.
• Some Academic, Service, or Cultural Clubs.

The common thread is a culture that values tradition and secrecy over safety and dignity.

Texas Hazing Law & Legal Liability: What Town of Holland Families Need to Know

Texas has specific statutes governing hazing, and understanding this framework is the first step toward accountability. These laws apply whether your child is hazed at a university in Houston, College Station, or anywhere in the state.

The Texas Education Code: Chapter 37, Subchapter F

§ 37.151 – Definition: Hazing is broadly defined as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers a student’s physical or mental health for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or membership in a group.

§ 37.152 – Criminal Penalties:

• Class B Misdemeanor: Hazing that does not cause serious injury (up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine).
• Class A Misdemeanor: Hazing that causes injury requiring medical treatment.
• State Jail Felony: Hazing that causes serious bodily injury or death.

§ 37.155 – Consent is NOT a Defense: This is a powerful protection for victims. Even if your child “went along with it,” the law recognizes the coercive power of peer pressure and group dynamics.

§ 37.153 – Organizational Liability: Fraternities, sororities, and other groups can be prosecuted and fined up to $10,000 per violation. Universities can revoke their recognition.

§ 37.154 – Immunity for Good-Faith Reporting: Individuals who report hazing or call for medical help in an emergency are generally protected from civil or criminal liability for their own minor involvement (like underage drinking). This is designed to save lives by removing the fear of getting in trouble.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Two Paths to Accountability

Criminal Cases:

• Brought by: The State of Texas (local district attorney or county attorney).
• Goal: Punishment (jail, fines, probation).
• Charges: Can range from hazing and furnishing alcohol to a minor, to assault, and in tragic cases, manslaughter or negligent homicide.

Civil Lawsuits:

• Brought by: The injured student or their family.
• Goal: Financial compensation for damages and institutional accountability.
• Legal Theories: Negligence, gross negligence, negligent supervision, premises liability, wrongful death, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

These cases can proceed simultaneously. A criminal conviction can help a civil case, but it is not required to file a successful lawsuit seeking damages.

The Federal Legal Overlay

• Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): Requires colleges receiving federal funds to report hazing incidents more transparently and strengthen prevention programs. Public data reporting will increase by 2026.
• Title IX: If hazing involves sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination, federal Title IX procedures and obligations are triggered.
• Clery Act: Requires universities to report certain campus crimes, which can include hazing-related assaults or alcohol offenses.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Civil Hazing Lawsuit?

A powerful case often involves holding multiple parties accountable:

1. Individual Students: The members who planned, executed, or concealed the hazing.
2. Local Chapter: The fraternity or sorority chapter as an entity.
3. National Organization: The fraternity or sorority headquarters that sets policies, collects dues, and supervises chapters. Their knowledge of prior incidents nationwide is crucial.
4. The University: Schools can be liable for negligent supervision, failing to act on prior knowledge, or maintaining dangerous premises. Public universities (like UH, Texas A&M, UT) have some sovereign immunity, but exceptions exist for gross negligence.
5. Third Parties: Property owners of off-campus houses, bars that overserved alcohol (under dram shop laws), or security companies.

National Hazing Case Patterns: The Scripts That Keep Repeating

The tragedy in the Leonel Bermudez case is not an anomaly. It follows a national pattern of abuse that has led to deaths, catastrophic injuries, and landmark lawsuits. Understanding these patterns shows that these incidents are foreseeable—and therefore preventable.

The Alcohol Poisoning Script

• Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi, 2017): Died from traumatic brain injuries after a bid-acceptance night of forced drinking. Brothers delayed calling 911 for hours. Resulted in the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law in Pennsylvania and criminal charges against 18 members.
• Max Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta, 2017): Died from alcohol poisoning after a “Bible study” drinking game. Led to Louisiana’s Max Gruver Act, a felony hazing statute.
• Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha, 2021): Forced to drink a bottle of whiskey; died of alcohol poisoning. Family reached a $10 million settlement ($7M from PIKE national, ~$3M from BGSU).
• Andrew Coffey (Florida State, Pi Kappa Phi, 2017): Died after a “Big Brother” night where pledges were given handles of liquor.

Pattern Takeaway: The “Big/Little” reveal, “bid acceptance,” or “family tree” drinking game is a repeated, deadly formula.

The Physical & Ritualized Abuse Script

• Chun “Michael” Deng (Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi, 2013): Pledge died from a brain injury after a blindfolded, violent “glass ceiling” tackling ritual during a retreat. The national fraternity was criminally convicted and banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years.
• Danny Santulli (Univ. of Missouri, Phi Gamma Delta, 2021): Suffered permanent, catastrophic brain damage after extreme drinking at a “pledge dad reveal.” His family settled with 22 defendants for life-care costs.

Pattern Takeaway: Rituals disguised as tradition, especially at off-campus retreats, carry extreme risk and involve organizational knowledge.

The Athletic & Institutional Hazing Script

• Northwestern University Football (2023-2025): Widespread allegations of sexualized and racist hazing led to multiple lawsuits, the firing of the head coach, and confidential settlements, showing hazing is not confined to Greek life.

Pattern Takeaway: Powerful athletic programs can harbor systemic abuse, and universities often face massive liability for failing to intervene.

For Town of Holland families, these national cases are not just news stories. They establish legal precedents, demonstrate patterns of negligence, and show that holding powerful organizations accountable is possible. The same national fraternities involved in these cases—Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Delta Theta, Pi Kappa Phi—have chapters on Texas campuses.

Texas Universities Under the Microscope: A Guide for Town of Holland Families

Families in Town of Holland and Bell County send their children to a range of Texas universities. Understanding the specific landscape, policies, and histories of these schools is critical.

Where Town of Holland Families Send Their Kids

• Local & Regional Campuses: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton), Texas A&M University-Central Texas (Killeen), Central Texas College.
• Major Statewide Hubs: Texas A&M University (College Station), University of Texas at Austin, University of Houston, Baylor University (Waco), Texas State University (San Marcos), Texas Tech University (Lubbock).

The following section focuses on universities with significant Greek life and documented hazing issues, which are common destinations for high-achieving students from our community.

University of Houston (UH): A Case Study in Current Crisis

The Leonel Bermudez lawsuit places UH and its Greek system under intense scrutiny. For Houston-area families and those across Texas, this case is a stark example.

Campus Snapshot: A large, diverse, urban university with an active Greek community of over 50 fraternities and sororities across four councils.

Recent Major Incident – Leonel Bermudez v. UH & Pi Kappa Phi:
As detailed in media reports from Click2Houston and ABC13, the allegations against the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter are severe:

• Hazing Methods: “Pledge fanny pack” humiliation, enforced dress codes and interviews, overnight driving duties, extreme physical workouts, cold-weather exposure, being sprayed with a hose, forced overconsumption of food leading to vomiting.
• Medical Catastrophe: Bermudez developed life-threatening rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure, passing brown urine and requiring a four-day hospitalization.
• Institutional Response: Pi Kappa Phi national suspended the chapter on Nov. 6, 2025. Members voted to surrender their charter on Nov. 14, 2025. UH called the conduct “deeply disturbing” and promised disciplinary action.

What This Means for Town of Holland Families: This case demonstrates that even at a major metropolitan university, severe, dangerous hazing persists. It also shows that with aggressive legal action, chapters can be shut down and victims can fight for justice against a university and a national fraternity.

Texas A&M University: Tradition, Corps, and Greek Life

Campus Snapshot: A massive campus with a deep culture of tradition, a prominent Corps of Cadets, and a very large Greek system.

Documented Hazing Issues:

1. Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Chemical Burns Case (2021): Pledges alleged they were subjected to strenuous activity and had substances, including industrial-strength cleaner, poured on them, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin graft surgeries. Lawsuits were filed, and the chapter was suspended.
2. Corps of Cadets “Roasted Pig” Lawsuit (2023): A cadet alleged degrading hazing, including being bound between beds in a simulated “roasted pig” position with an apple in his mouth. The lawsuit sought over $1 million in damages.

Key Takeaway: Hazing at Texas A&M occurs in both the Greek system and the storied Corps of Cadets. The university’s emphasis on tradition can sometimes conflict with effective hazing prevention.

University of Texas at Austin: Public Transparency and Persistent Problems

Campus Snapshot: UT Austin is notable for its public Hazing Violations webpage, which lists organizations sanctioned for hazing—a level of transparency other schools should emulate.

Examples from UT’s Public Log:

• Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members were directed to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics. Sanction: Probation and mandatory hazing prevention education.
• Texas Wranglers (Spirit Group): Sanctioned for forced workouts and alcohol-related hazing.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE): Faced allegations at UT, consistent with its troubled national history.

Key Takeaway: UT’s public log is a valuable resource showing that hazing continues despite policies. For a civil lawsuit, this public record of prior violations is powerful evidence that the university was on notice of problems.

Baylor University & Southern Methodist University (SMU)

• Baylor: While its Greek life is significant, Baylor has also faced hazing issues within its baseball program (2020), resulting in multiple player suspensions. Its history with institutional response to misconduct is under a microscope.
• SMU: As a private university with a affluent student body and strong Greek presence, SMU has had chapters suspended for hazing, including Kappa Alpha Order in 2017 for paddling and forced drinking.

Fraternities & Sororities: Connecting National Histories to Texas Campuses

The organizations on Texas campuses are chapters of national brands. Their histories in other states matter here in Texas because they demonstrate foreseeability—the national headquarters knew or should have known that certain dangerous “traditions” were likely to recur.

The Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine: Why Data Matters

Our firm maintains a proprietary data engine built from public records to track Greek organizations in Texas. This includes IRS filings for over 125 Texas-registered Greek entities (house corporations, alumni chapters), campus rosters, and metro-level data tracking over 1,400 Greek-related organizations across 25 Texas metros. For families in Town of Holland, this means we don’t start from scratch. If your child is hazed, we already know how to identify the legal entities, insurance policies, and organizational hierarchies behind the Greek letters.

Sample Public Records: Texas Greek Organizations (IRS B83 Filings)

• KAPPA SIGMA – MU CAMMA CHAPTER INC, EIN: 133048786, College Station, TX 77845
• BETA NU PI KAPPA PHI FRATERNITY HOUSING CORPORATION INC, EIN: 462267515, Frisco, TX 75035
• PI KAPPA PHI DELTA OMEGA CHAPTER BUILDING CORPORATION, EIN: 371768785, Missouri City, TX 77459
• TEXAS KAPPA SIGMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC, EIN: 741380362, Fort Worth, TX 76147
• SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY EPSILON XI CHAPTER, EIN: 746084905, Houston, TX 77204

This is a fraction of the directory we maintain. It allows us to immediately target the correct legal entities in a lawsuit, rather than wasting time figuring out who owns a chapter house or holds the insurance policy.

National Organizations with Documented Histories at Texas Schools

• Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike): Responsible for the Stone Foltz death at BGSU ($10M settlement). Has had disciplined chapters at UT Austin and UH.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE): Has faced multi-million dollar lawsuits for traumatic brain injury at Alabama and severe chemical burns at Texas A&M. Also under scrutiny at UT Austin.
• Pi Kappa Phi: Responsible for the Andrew Coffey death at FSU. Now the subject of the major lawsuit at University of Houston.
• Phi Delta Theta: Responsible for the Max Gruver death at LSU. Present on most major Texas campuses.
• Kappa Alpha Order: Chapter suspended at SMU for hazing; present at Texas A&M and UT.

When a Texas chapter repeats a hazing script—be it forced drinking, violent rituals, or humiliating subjugation—that national organization cannot plausibly claim it was an unforeseeable, “rogue” act. Their national history forms the basis for claims of negligent supervision and training.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Damages, and Legal Strategy

If your family is facing this crisis, understanding how a case is built can empower you to take the right steps and choose the right legal team.

Critical Evidence in the Digital Age

Preservation is key. The evidence that wins cases includes:

1. Digital Communications: Screenshots of GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage, Discord chats showing planning, execution, threats, or cover-ups. (See our guide on using your phone to document evidence).
2. Photos & Videos: Media from the event, whether shared in chats or posted (and later deleted) from social media like Instagram or Snapchat.
3. Medical Records: Complete documentation from ER visits, hospitalizations, and follow-up care. It is vital to tell medical providers the injuries resulted from hazing.
4. University Records: Prior complaints, conduct violations, probation letters, or Clery Act reports involving the same group.
5. Witness Information: Names and contact information for other pledges, former members, or roommates.
6. Physical Evidence: Save clothing with stains or damage, paddles, or receipts for forced purchases.

Recoverable Damages in a Hazing Lawsuit

A successful civil case seeks to make the victim whole and hold defendants accountable. Recoveries can include:

• Economic Damages: All medical bills (past and future), lost wages, costs for psychological counseling, and diminished future earning capacity if injuries are permanent.
• Non-Economic Damages: Compensation for physical pain, emotional suffering, trauma (PTSD), humiliation, and loss of enjoyment of life.
• Wrongful Death Damages (for families): Funeral costs, loss of financial support, and the profound loss of companionship, love, and guidance.
• Punitive Damages: In cases of especially reckless or malicious conduct, courts can award damages to punish the defendants and deter future behavior.

Cases like Stone Foltz ($10M), Max Gruver ($6.1M verdict), and others show that juries and courts value these harms significantly.

Navigating Insurance and Institutional Defenses

Fraternities and universities have deep-pocketed insurers whose first move is often to deny claims. They argue hazing is an “intentional act” excluded from coverage. Our advantage comes from Mr. Lupe Peña’s background as a former insurance defense attorney. He knows their tactics—how they delay, undervalue, and fight coverage. We build cases focused on negligent supervision by nationals and universities, which is often covered, and we pursue all possible insurance policies, from national headquarters to local housing corporations.

Practical Guides & FAQs for Town of Holland Parents and Students

For Parents: A Step-by-Step Action Plan

Warning Signs:

• Unexplained injuries, bruises, or burns.
• Extreme fatigue, sleep deprivation, or drastic weight change.
• Secrecy about group activities; fear when their phone buzzes.
• Personality changes: anxiety, depression, withdrawal.
• Sudden academic decline or loss of interest in old friends.

What to Do:

1. Listen & Support: Create a safe, non-judgmental space for your child to talk.
2. Prioritize Health: Seek medical and psychological care immediately.
3. Preserve Evidence: Follow the 48-hour checklist at the top of this guide.
4. Consult a Lawyer Early: Before reporting to the university or making statements. We can guide you through protecting evidence and navigating the process. Common client mistakes can ruin a case.
5. Document University Communications: Keep a record of all interactions with school officials.

For Students: Your Safety and Rights

• Is This Hazing? If you feel coerced, endangered, or humiliated to belong, it likely is. Trust your instincts.
• How to Exit Safely: Your safety comes first. You can resign via email/text. If you fear retaliation, notify the Dean of Students and campus police immediately.
• Reporting: You can report anonymously through campus hotlines or the National Anti-Hazing Hotline (1-888-NOT-HAZE). Texas law offers protections for good-faith reporters.

Critical Mistakes That Can Harm a Case

1. Deleting Digital Evidence: Preserve all messages and photos.
2. Confronting the Group: This triggers evidence destruction and witness coaching.
3. Signing University Agreements: Do not sign anything without an attorney’s review.
4. Posting on Social Media: Defense lawyers scour social media for inconsistencies.
5. Waiting Too Long: Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims, but evidence and memories fade fast. Learn more about Texas statutes of limitations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can we sue a Texas public university for hazing?
A: Yes, but it is complex. Public universities have some sovereign immunity. However, exceptions exist for gross negligence, Title IX violations, and claims against individual employees. Even with immunity, universities often settle to avoid negative publicity, as seen in the BGSU ($3M) settlement.

Q: What if it happened off-campus at a rented house?
A: Location does not absolve liability. Nationals and universities can still be responsible based on their supervision and control of the organization. Major cases, like the Pi Delta Psi retreat death, were off-campus.

Q: How are hazing attorneys paid?
A: We work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay no upfront fees. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery we obtain for you. If we don’t win, you don’t pay. See how contingency fees work.

About Attorney911: Why We Fight for Hazing Victims in Town of Holland and Across Texas

We are The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, known as Attorney911, the Legal Emergency Lawyers™. We are a Texas-based complex litigation firm with a mission: to provide immediate, aggressive, and professional help to families in legal emergencies. Hazing cases are a perfect example of why we exist.

Our Unique Qualifications for Hazing Litigation

• Insider Insurance Knowledge: Our attorney, Mr. Lupe Peña, spent years as an insurance defense lawyer for a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurers fight claims, undervalue injuries, and use delay tactics. We use their playbook against them.
• Experience Against Giant Institutions: Managing Partner Ralph Manginello was one of the few plaintiff attorneys involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation. We are not intimidated by billion-dollar corporations, national fraternities, or major universities. We know how to investigate them and hold them accountable.
• Proven Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury Results: We have recovered multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for clients with life-altering injuries. We work with economists, life-care planners, and medical experts to build cases that fully account for a victim’s lifelong needs.
• Criminal & Civil Dual Capability: Ralph’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) means we understand the interplay between criminal hazing charges and civil lawsuits. We can advise clients and witnesses navigating both systems.
• Data-Driven Investigation: We employ the Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine—the proprietary database of Greek organizations referenced earlier. We don’t start from zero; we start with data, allowing us to identify all potentially liable entities quickly.
• Spanish-Language Services: Mr. Peña is fluent in Spanish (Se habla Español), ensuring we can serve all Texas families with comfort and clarity.

Our Call to Action for Town of Holland Families

If hazing has hurt your child and your family, you are not alone, and you do not have to face powerful institutions by yourself. The path from trauma to accountability begins with a conversation.

We offer a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation. In this meeting, we will:

• Listen compassionately to your story.
• Review any evidence you have preserved.
• Explain your family’s legal rights and options under Texas law.
• Outline the investigative process and what to expect.
• Answer your questions honestly, including about how contingency fees work.

There is no pressure. Our goal is to empower you with information so you can make the best decision for your family.

Contact Attorney911 Today:

• Call our 24/7 Line: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
• Direct Line: (713) 528-9070
• Email: ralph@atty911.com or lupe@atty911.com
• Website: https://attorney911.com

We serve families throughout Texas from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont. Whether you’re in Town of Holland, Bell County, or anywhere in the state, if hazing has impacted your life, call us. Let’s fight for accountability together.

Plain Text Links to Key Resources

News Coverage of the UH Pi Kappa Phi Case:

• Click2Houston Investigation: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/11/21/only-on-2-lawsuit-alleges-severe-hazing-at-university-of-houstons-pi-kappa-phi-chapter-fraternity/
• ABC13 Coverage: https://abc13.com/post/waterboarding-forced-eating-physical-punishment-lawsuit-alleges-abuse-faced-injured-pledge-uhs-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity/18186418/
• Hoodline Summary: https://hoodline.com/2025/11/university-of-houston-and-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity-face-10m-lawsuit-over-alleged-hazing-and-abuse/

Attorney911 Educational Videos:

• Using Your Phone to Document Evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs
• Texas Statutes of Limitations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c
• Client Mistakes to Avoid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IYsoxOSxY
• How Contingency Fees Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc

Main Firm Website & Contact:

• Attorney911: https://attorney911.com

Legal Disclaimer

This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws and policies change. Every case is unique. If you or your child has been affected by hazing, we strongly encourage you to consult with a qualified Texas attorney to review your specific situation.

The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC / Attorney911
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