The Complete Guide to Hazing Lawsuits for Hill Country Village Families: Accountability at Texas Universities

If Your Child Was Hazed at a Texas University, You’re Not Alone—and You Have Legal Options

For parents in Hill Country Village, the news can hit with particular resonance: your child, perhaps attending the University of Texas at San Antonio just minutes from our community, or maybe at a flagship campus like Texas A&M or UT Austin, has been hurt during what was supposed to be a college initiation. The call comes late at night—your child is in the hospital with alcohol poisoning, rhabdomyolysis, or injuries from physical abuse. Or perhaps the signs are more subtle: sudden withdrawal, unexplained injuries, a personality change you can’t quite place. The university’s response feels inadequate, the fraternity or sorority is closing ranks, and you’re left wondering who’s accountable and what rights your family has.

Right now, in Texas, we’re fighting one of the most significant hazing cases in recent history. In November 2025, our firm filed a $10 million lawsuit on behalf of Leonel Bermudez, a University of Houston student who suffered rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure after brutal hazing by the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter. The details are harrowing: forced consumption of milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting; being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding”; 100+ push-ups and 500 squats under threat of expulsion; and the humiliating “pledge fanny pack” rule requiring constant carrying of condoms, sex toys, and degrading items. When Bermudez passed brown urine and couldn’t stand, he was hospitalized for four days with critically elevated creatine kinase levels—clear evidence of severe muscle breakdown and kidney injury. The chapter has since been shut down, but the physical and psychological damage continues.

This comprehensive guide explains what Hill Country Village families need to know about hazing at Texas universities, the legal landscape, and how to protect your child when institutions fail them. Whether your student attends UTSA here in Bexar County, or any of Texas’s major campuses, the patterns are disturbingly similar—and so are the legal pathways to accountability.

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:

Get medical attention immediately, even if the student insists they are “fine”
Preserve evidence BEFORE it’s deleted:
- Screenshot group chats, texts, DMs immediately
- Photograph injuries from multiple angles
- Save physical items (clothing, receipts, objects)
Write down everything while memory is fresh (who, what, when, where)
Do NOT:
- Confront the fraternity/sorority
- Sign anything from the university or insurance company
- Post details on public social media
- Let your child delete messages or “clean up” evidence

Contact an experienced hazing attorney within 24–48 hours:

Evidence disappears fast (deleted group chats, destroyed paddles, coached witnesses)
Universities move quickly to control the narrative
We can help preserve evidence and protect your child’s rights
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for immediate consultation

Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like for Hill Country Village Students

Hazing has evolved far beyond the stereotypes of “harmless pranks” or “boys will be boys” mentality. For Hill Country Village students at Texas universities, modern hazing represents a calculated system of coercion, humiliation, and danger that operates both digitally and physically.

The Three Tiers of Modern Hazing

Tier 1: Subtle Hazing—The Gateway
These behaviors establish power imbalance while often being dismissed as “tradition.” For Hill Country Village students, this might include:

24/7 digital control: Required instant responses to GroupMe messages at all hours
Servitude requirements: Chauffeuring older members, cleaning houses, running errands
Social isolation: Cutting off contact with non-members, requiring permission for social activities
“Voluntary” mandatory events: Late-night meetings during exams, weekend commitments that interfere with academics

Tier 2: Harassment Hazing—The Escalation
This creates hostile environments through calculated discomfort:

Sleep deprivation: Wake-up calls at 3 AM for “mandatory” activities
Food/water manipulation: Forced consumption of disgusting combinations, restriction of meals
Extreme physical demands: “Smokings” with hundreds of push-ups, wall sits until collapse
Public humiliation: Forced embarrassing performances, degrading costumes in public spaces

Tier 3: Violent Hazing—Where Lives Are Changed Forever
These activities have high potential for permanent injury or death:

Forced alcohol consumption: “Big/Little” nights with handles of liquor, drinking games with wrong-answer penalties
Physical beatings: Paddling, punches, kicks, “branding” with burns or cuts
Sexualized abuse: Forced nudity, simulated sexual acts, coerced sexual activity
Dangerous environments: Locked in freezing rooms, exposure to extreme temperatures, dangerous driving requirements

The Digital Transformation of Hazing

Today’s hazing happens as much on smartphones as in fraternity houses. For Hill Country Village parents, understanding these digital dynamics is crucial:

Group Chat Tyranny: Organizations like Pi Kappa Phi at UH use GroupMe, WhatsApp, and Discord to maintain 24/7 control over pledges. Messages demand immediate responses, assign humiliating tasks, and coordinate abuse while creating a digital paper trail we use in litigation.

Social Media Weaponization: Pledges may be forced to post embarrassing content on Instagram, participate in TikTok challenges, or have humiliating moments broadcast to private groups. This digital evidence often survives even when physical evidence disappears.

Location Tracking: Some organizations require pledges to share live location via Find My Friends or Snapchat Maps, creating constant surveillance and eliminating privacy.

Evidence Destruction Culture: Members are coached to use disappearing messages, delete incriminating content, and maintain “plausible deniability”—which is why immediate evidence preservation is critical.

Texas Hazing Law: What Hill Country Village Families Need to Know

Texas has specific anti-hazing statutes that provide both criminal penalties and civil liability pathways. Understanding this framework helps Hill Country Village families navigate what comes next.

Texas Education Code Chapter 37: The Foundation

§ 37.151 Definition: Hazing means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, on or off campus, that endangers mental or physical health for purposes of initiation or affiliation. This broad definition means location doesn’t matter—what happens at an off-campus Airbnb or retreat is still hazing.

§ 37.152 Criminal 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

§ 37.155 Critical Protection: Consent is NOT a Defense
Texas law explicitly states that a victim’s “agreement” to hazing doesn’t make it legal. Courts recognize that power imbalance, peer pressure, and fear of exclusion eliminate true voluntary consent.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Understanding the Difference

Criminal Prosecution (The State’s Case):

Brought by prosecutors (Travis County for UT Austin, Harris County for UH, Bexar County for UTSA)
Focus: Punishment through jail, fines, probation
Common charges: Hazing, furnishing alcohol to minors, assault, manslaughter in fatal cases
Important: A criminal case isn’t required for civil action

Civil Litigation (Your Family’s Case):

Brought by victims and families
Focus: Compensation for damages and institutional accountability
Legal theories: Negligence, wrongful death, negligent supervision, premises liability, emotional distress
Our specialty: Building civil cases that hold all responsible parties accountable

Federal Overlay: Additional Protections

Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): Requires universities receiving federal aid to improve hazing transparency, education, and public reporting by 2026. This will give Hill Country Village families better access to institutional histories.

Title IX: When hazing involves sexual harassment or gender-based hostility, additional federal protections and reporting requirements apply.

Clery Act: Requires universities to disclose crime statistics, including hazing-related assaults and alcohol offenses.

National Hazing Cases: Patterns That Shape Texas Litigation

The tragedies at other universities have established legal precedents that directly benefit Hill Country Village families pursuing justice in Texas.

Alcohol Poisoning Deaths: The Deadly Pattern

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

Max Gruver – LSU, Phi Delta Theta (2017): Died during “Bible study” drinking game where wrong answers meant forced drinking. Result: $6.1 million verdict against individual members; Louisiana passed the Max Gruver Act making hazing a felony.

Andrew Coffey – Florida State University, Pi Kappa Phi (2017): Died from acute alcohol poisoning during “Big Brother Night.” Result: Criminal convictions, FSU Greek life suspension, confidential civil settlement.

Physical and Ritualized Abuse

Chun “Michael” Deng – Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi (2013): Died from traumatic brain injury during blindfolded “glass ceiling” ritual at a retreat. Result: National fraternity criminally convicted; banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years.

Danny Santulli – University of Missouri, Phi Gamma Delta (2021): Suffered permanent brain damage from forced drinking during “pledge dad reveal.” Result: Settlements with 22 defendants; requires 24/7 lifelong care.

What These Cases Mean for Hill Country Village Families

These national precedents establish that:

Universities and nationals can be held liable even for off-campus activities
Pattern evidence matters—if an organization had prior incidents, they should have known the risks
Multi-million dollar recoveries are possible for both deaths and catastrophic injuries
Individual officers face personal liability—not just organizational consequences

Texas University Focus: Where Hill Country Village Students Are Most at Risk

Hill Country Village families have connections throughout Texas’s higher education system. Whether your student attends UTSA here in Bexar County or ventures to flagship campuses elsewhere, understanding each environment’s specific risks is crucial.

University of Texas at San Antonio: Our Local Campus

For Hill Country Village Families: Just minutes from our community, UTSA represents where many local students begin their college experience. With growing Greek life and expanding campus traditions, understanding UTSA’s hazing landscape is essential for parents right here in Bexar County.

Campus Environment: As San Antonio’s largest public university, UTSA has seen significant Greek life growth alongside its academic expansion. The commuter-school legacy mixes with increasingly residential Greek housing near campus.

Recent Transparency: UTSA maintains hazing disclosure requirements under Texas law, though detailed public records may require specific requests. The Dean of Students office handles conduct violations, with jurisdiction extending to off-campus Greek housing.

Legal Jurisdiction: Cases involving UTSA students typically fall under Bexar County courts and UTSA Police Department jurisdiction, with possible overlap into San Antonio PD for off-campus incidents. This local jurisdiction means Hill Country Village families navigate familiar legal venues.

University of Houston: The Bermudez Case Ground Zero

Current Active Litigation: Our firm represents Leonel Bermudez in his $10 million lawsuit against UH, Pi Kappa Phi national headquarters, the Beta Nu housing corporation, and 13 individual members. The details documented in media reports show systematic abuse:

Physical torture: Forced through 100+ push-ups and 500 squats until collapse
Humiliation rituals: Required “pledge fanny pack” with condoms and sex toys
Waterboarding simulation: Sprayed in face with hose while threatened with actual waterboarding
Medical catastrophe: Developed rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure, hospitalized four days

University Response: UH called the conduct “deeply disturbing” and cooperated with Pi Kappa Phi’s national suspension of the chapter. The chapter voted to surrender its charter on November 14, 2025.

For Hill Country Village Families: This case demonstrates that even at large urban campuses, severe hazing persists—and that comprehensive litigation can hold entire systems accountable.

Texas A&M University: Corps Culture and Greek Life Intersection

Unique Environment: The Corps of Cadets creates a military-style hierarchy that can intersect dangerously with Greek traditions. For Hill Country Village students drawn to A&M’s traditions, understanding this dual risk is critical.

Documented Cases:

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chemical Burns (2021): Pledges allegedly covered in industrial-strength cleaner, raw eggs, and spit causing severe chemical burns requiring skin grafts. Result: Chapter suspension, $1 million lawsuit.
Corps of Cadets “Roasted Pig” Case (2023): Cadet allegedly bound between beds in degrading position with apple in mouth as hazing ritual. Result: Over $1 million lawsuit, internal Corps discipline.

University Response Systems: A&M utilizes both standard student conduct processes and separate Corps disciplinary systems, creating complex accountability pathways that require legal navigation.

University of Texas at Austin: Transparency and Pattern

Public Hazing Log: UT Austin maintains one of Texas’s most transparent hazing disclosure systems at hazing.utexas.edu, showing repeated violations by certain organizations.

Recent Documented Violations:

Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members directed to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics. Sanction: Probation, hazing prevention education requirement.
Texas Wranglers: Multiple sanctions for alcohol-related hazing and forced activities.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon: Ongoing scrutiny following national pattern of incidents.

For Hill Country Village Families: UT’s transparency allows us to demonstrate pattern evidence—showing that organizations had prior warnings before hurting your child.

Southern Methodist University: Private Campus Dynamics

Affluent Greek Culture: SMU’s historically strong Greek system operates within a private university context, affecting transparency and accountability mechanisms.

Documented Incidents:

Kappa Alpha Order (2017): New members reportedly paddled, forced to drink, deprived of sleep. Result: Multi-year suspension.
Multiple organizational sanctions through SMU’s conduct process, though private university status limits public disclosure.

Legal Considerations: As a private institution, SMU has different liability standards than public universities, requiring tailored legal strategies.

Baylor University: Religious Identity and Accountability

Post-Scandal Environment: Following major Title IX failures, Baylor has faced heightened scrutiny of all misconduct reporting, including hazing.

Documented Cases:

Baseball Team Hazing (2020): 14 players suspended following hazing investigation.
Greek life sanctions through Baylor’s conduct process, influenced by ongoing reform commitments.

For Hill Country Village Families: Baylor’s religious identity affects both institutional response and legal strategy, requiring attorneys who understand these nuances.

The Greek Ecosystem: Tracking Organizations Across Texas

Through our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine, we maintain detailed data on fraternities and sororities operating throughout Texas. This investigative work begins long before any specific case—giving Hill Country Village families immediate access to organizational histories.

Texas Public Records Directory: What We Know Before You Call

Our database tracks 1,423 Greek-related organizations across 25 Texas metros, including specific entities relevant to Hill Country Village families:

IRS B83 Registered Organizations (Partial Listing):

Beta Upsilon Chi, EIN 742911848, Fort Worth, TX 76244 (IRS B83 filing)
Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation Inc, EIN 741380362, Fort Worth, TX 76147 (IRS B83 filing)
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, EIN 364091267, Waco, TX 76710 (IRS B83 filing)
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, EIN 746064445, Nederland, TX 77627 (IRS B83 filing)
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, EIN 900293166, College Station, TX 77843 (Texas A&M University chapter)

San Antonio Metro Organizations (Relevant to UTSA):

Xi Omicron Iota House Association (Trinity University chapter)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority – San Antonio Alumnae Chapter
Kappa Alpha Psi – San Antonio Alumni Chapter
Various educational honor societies with local chapters

Why This Matters for Hill Country Village Families: When you contact us about hazing at UTSA or any Texas campus, we’re not starting from zero. We already know the legal entities, tax statuses, and organizational structures behind Greek life in Texas.

National Patterns Meet Local Chapters

The same national organizations that have faced catastrophic hazing incidents nationwide operate chapters at Texas universities. This creates critical “foreseeability” evidence in litigation:

Pi Kappa Alpha: Stone Foltz’s death at Bowling Green ($10M settlement) establishes national pattern of “Big/Little” alcohol hazing that applies to Texas chapters.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon: Multiple alcohol-related deaths nationwide, plus Texas-specific chemical burns case at A&M, shows organizational pattern.

Pi Kappa Phi: Andrew Coffey’s death at Florida State creates national notice of risks that applied to UH chapter before Bermudez was injured.

Phi Delta Theta: Max Gruver’s death at LSU and subsequent felony hazing law demonstrates national awareness of drinking game dangers.

For Hill Country Village families, this means we can demonstrate that national organizations should have known their Texas chapters were at risk—strengthening claims against headquarters and insurance carriers.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Strategy, and Recovery

When hazing injures a Hill Country Village student, building a comprehensive case requires immediate action and strategic expertise. Here’s how we approach these complex cases.

Critical Evidence Categories

Digital Communications (Most Important):

Group chats: GroupMe, WhatsApp, Discord, chapter apps
Social media: Instagram DMs, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook messages
Recovered data: Digital forensics can often retrieve deleted messages
Location data: Geo-tags, Find My Friends histories, Snapchat maps

Physical Evidence:

Medical records: ER reports, hospitalization records, specialist evaluations
Injury documentation: Photos over time showing progression of bruises, burns, or swelling
Objects used: Paddles, alcohol bottles, costumes, “pledge” items
Scene evidence: Photos of locations where hazing occurred

Institutional Records:

University files: Prior conduct violations, probation records, warning letters
National fraternity documents: Risk management policies, incident reports, training materials
Insurance policies: Coverage details for chapters, nationals, and universities

Witness Networks:

Other pledges experiencing same abuse
Former members who left due to hazing
Roommates, friends, or significant others who observed changes
Medical providers who treated injuries

Damages Recovery Framework

Economic Damages (Quantifiable Losses):

Medical expenses: Past and future care, including potential lifelong needs for catastrophic injuries
Lost educational costs: Tuition for interrupted semesters, lost scholarship value
Earning capacity impact: Reduced lifetime earnings from trauma or disability

Non-Economic Damages (Substantial but Real):

Physical pain and suffering from injuries
Emotional distress: PTSD, depression, anxiety, humiliation
Loss of enjoyment: Inability to participate in college life, activities, relationships

Wrongful Death Damages (for Families):

Funeral and burial costs
Loss of companionship, guidance, and support
Emotional suffering of parents and siblings

Punitive Damages (When Appropriate):

For especially reckless or malicious conduct
To punish organizations that ignored prior warnings
To deter future hazing

Strategic Legal Approach

Multi-Defendant Focus: We identify all potentially liable parties:

Individual perpetrators
Chapter officers who authorized or concealed hazing
Local chapter entities
National headquarters
University administrations
Property owners and landlords
Alcohol providers

Insurance Coverage Navigation: Mr. Lupe Peña’s background as a former insurance defense attorney gives us insider knowledge of how fraternity and university insurers fight claims. We know their delay tactics, coverage denial strategies, and settlement approaches.

Pattern Evidence Development: We demonstrate that organizations had prior notice through:

Previous incidents at same chapter
Similar incidents at other chapters nationwide
Internal documents showing awareness of risks
Failure to enforce existing anti-hazing policies

Practical Guides for Hill Country Village Families

For Parents: Recognizing and Responding to Hazing

Warning Signs Your Hill Country Village Student May Be Being Hazed:

Unexplained injuries with inconsistent explanations
Extreme fatigue beyond normal academic stress
Sudden withdrawal from family and non-Greek friends
Constant phone anxiety from group chat demands
Personality changes: increased anxiety, depression, or irritability
Academic performance decline coinciding with pledge periods
Financial strains from unexplained expenses

If You Suspect Hazing: Immediate Actions

Prioritize safety: If immediate danger exists, call 911
Document everything: Write down what your child tells you with dates and details
Preserve digital evidence: Help your child screenshot messages before deletion
Seek medical attention: Even if injuries seem minor, create medical documentation
Contact us immediately: Call 1-888-ATTY-911 before confronting organizations or universities

Common Mistakes That Hurt Cases:

Letting evidence be deleted: “Cleaning up” digital messages destroys cases
Confronting organizations directly: Triggers evidence destruction and witness coaching
Signing university agreements: Often include liability waivers without adequate compensation
Posting on social media: Creates inconsistencies defense attorneys exploit
Delaying legal consultation: Evidence disappears, witnesses become unavailable

For Students: Safety and Rights Protection

If You’re Experiencing Hazing:

Your safety comes first: Call 911 for medical emergencies
Texas law protects reporters: Good-faith reporting provides immunity
Document secretly: Screenshot messages, record conversations (Texas is one-party consent)
Preserve evidence: Don’t delete anything, no matter how embarrassing
Seek medical care: Tell providers you were hazed for proper documentation

Exiting Safely:

You can resign membership at any time, regardless of what you’ve been told
Send written resignation to chapter president and university
Do not attend “exit meetings” where pressure or retaliation might occur
Document any retaliation—it’s illegal under Texas law

Critical FAQ for Hill Country Village Families

“Can we sue if our child ‘agreed’ to the activities?”
Yes. Texas Education Code § 37.155 explicitly states consent is not a defense to hazing. Courts recognize that power imbalance and peer pressure eliminate true voluntary consent.

“What if hazing happened off-campus at an Airbnb or retreat?”
Location doesn’t eliminate liability. Universities and national organizations can still be liable based on sponsorship, control, and foreseeability. Major cases like Pi Delta Psi’s retreat death established this principle.

“How long do we have to take legal action?”
Generally two years from injury date in Texas, but the “discovery rule” may extend this if harm wasn’t immediately apparent. More importantly, evidence disappears quickly—immediate action is crucial.

“Will our child’s name be public?”
Most cases settle confidentially before trial. We prioritize family privacy while pursuing accountability, using protective orders and sealed settlements when appropriate.

“What about criminal charges vs. civil cases?”
They proceed separately. Criminal cases involve prosecutors seeking punishment; civil cases involve families seeking compensation and reform. We can navigate both tracks simultaneously.

Why Attorney911 for Hill Country Village Hazing Cases

When your family faces the trauma of hazing, you need more than a general personal injury firm. You need attorneys who understand how universities, national fraternities, and insurance companies fight these cases—and how to prevail anyway.

Unique Qualifications for Hazing Litigation

Insurance Insider Advantage (Mr. Lupe Peña):
As a former insurance defense attorney at a national firm, Mr. Peña knows exactly how fraternity and university insurers value claims, deploy delay tactics, and fight coverage. He’s been on their side of the table—now he uses that knowledge for Texas families.

Complex Institutional Litigation Experience (Ralph Manginello):
Our involvement in the BP Texas City explosion litigation demonstrates our capability against billion-dollar defendants with unlimited legal resources. National fraternities and major universities employ similar defense strategies—we know how to counter them.

Texas-Specific Greek Life Intelligence:
Our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine tracks 1,423 Greek organizations across 25 metros. When you contact us about hazing at UTSA, Texas A&M, UT Austin, or any Texas campus, we’re not starting from scratch. We already know the organizational structures, insurance carriers, and historical patterns.

Dual Civil/Criminal Capability:
Ralph’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) means we understand both sides of hazing cases. We can advise on criminal exposure while building civil cases, and we know how these tracks intersect.

Proven Catastrophic Injury Results:
We’ve recovered millions for clients with brain injuries, permanent disabilities, and wrongful death. We work with economists, life care planners, and medical experts to build cases that reflect true lifetime impacts.

Our Investigative Process for Hill Country Village Families

Immediate Evidence Preservation:
Within hours of your call, we begin securing evidence that disappears quickly:

Digital forensics on phones and devices
Preservation letters to universities and organizations
Witness interviews before memories fade
Medical record collection

Comprehensive Defendant Identification:
We trace liability through all potentially responsible parties:

Individual perpetrators and officers
Chapter housing corporations
National headquarters and insurance carriers
University administrations and governing boards
Third-party property owners and alcohol providers

Pattern Evidence Development:
We demonstrate foreseeability through:

Prior incidents at the same chapter
Similar incidents at other chapters nationwide
Internal documents showing awareness of risks
Failure to implement or enforce prevention policies

Strategic Insurance Navigation:
Using Mr. Peña’s defense background, we:

Identify all applicable insurance policies
Counter coverage denial arguments
Navigate complex policy exclusions
Pursue bad faith claims when insurers unreasonably deny coverage

Contact Attorney911 for Hill Country Village Hazing Cases

If hazing has impacted your family—whether your student attends UTSA here in Bexar County or any Texas university—you don’t have to navigate this alone. The institutions involved have experienced legal teams; your family deserves the same advocacy.

Your Confidential Consultation

When you contact Attorney911, you’ll receive:

Immediate attention from experienced hazing attorneys
Comprehensive case evaluation based on Texas law and precedent
Clear explanation of your legal options and realistic expectations
Strategic guidance on evidence preservation and next steps
No obligation to proceed unless you choose to

What to Expect in Your Free Consultation

We listen without judgment: Tell us what happened in complete confidence
Case assessment: We evaluate legal claims, potential defendants, and recovery pathways
Evidence review: We examine what documentation exists and what needs preservation
Strategy discussion: We explain how hazing cases proceed in Texas
Cost transparency: Contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we recover
No pressure decision: Take time to discuss with family before deciding

Contact Information

Call: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Direct: (713) 528-9070
24/7 Availability: We understand hazing crises don’t keep business hours

Spanish Language Services:
Hablamos Español—Contact Mr. Lupe Peña at lupe@atty911.com for consultation in Spanish

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Email: ralph@atty911.com

Serving Hill Country Village and All Texas Families

From our Houston office, we serve families throughout Texas, including Hill Country Village, San Antonio, Bexar County, and beyond. Whether your student was hazed at UTSA, Texas A&M, UT Austin, or any Texas campus, we have the experience, resources, and determination to pursue accountability.

You have rights. Your child deserves justice. The organizations responsible need accountability.

Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911. Let’s discuss how we can help your family navigate this difficult time and work toward preventing future harm to other students.

Plain Text Links to Key Resources

News Coverage of Leonel Bermudez / UH Pi Kappa Phi Case:

Attorney911 Educational Videos:

Evidence preservation with smartphones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs
Texas statutes of limitations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c
Client mistakes that hurt cases: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IYsoxOSxY
How contingency fees work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc

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Legal Disclaimer

This article is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC.

Hazing laws, university policies, and legal precedents can change. The information in this guide is current as of late 2025 but may not reflect the most recent developments. Every hazing case is unique, and outcomes depend on the specific facts, evidence, applicable law, and many other factors.

If you or your child has been affected by hazing, we strongly encourage you to consult with a qualified Texas attorney who can review your specific situation, explain your legal rights, and advise you on the best course of action for your family.

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