The Hazing Crisis in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide for Carrollton Families Fighting for Justice

For parents in Carrollton, the phone call you never want to receive comes late at night. Your college student, full of promise, is now in an emergency room hours away. The story is confused—something about a “pledge event,” extreme physical exertion, and suddenly their urine was brown. They can’t stand without help. The doctors use terms like “rhabdomyolysis” and “acute kidney failure.” As you rush from Carrollton to the hospital, you learn the truth: your child was subjected to brutal, systematic hazing to join a fraternity. The organization they trusted endangered their life.

This is not a hypothetical nightmare. Right now, in Texas, we are fighting exactly this case.

In late 2025, our firm filed a $10 million hazing and abuse lawsuit on behalf of Leonel Bermudez against the University of Houston, the Pi Kappa Phi national fraternity headquarters, the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter housing corporation, the UH System Board of Regents, and 13 individual fraternity leaders. The Click2Houston report on the UH Pi Kappa Phi hazing case detailed the horrific allegations: forced “pledge fanny packs” containing humiliating items, hours-long chauffeuring duties, and extreme physical hazing including being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding.” The ABC13 coverage of the lawsuit provided a chilling timeline that culminated in Mr. Bermudez being forced through 100+ push-ups and 500 squats, leading to severe muscle breakdown that flooded his system with toxins.

This is happening right here in our state, to students who could be from your neighborhood in Carrollton. If your family is facing this reality, you are not alone, and you have rights.

This comprehensive guide is written specifically for parents and families in Carrollton, Addison, Farmers Branch, and across Dallas County who need to understand the harsh realities of modern hazing, Texas law, and how to protect your child when institutions fail them. We will cover what hazing really looks like in 2025, the legal frameworks that protect your family, the disturbing patterns at Texas universities, and exactly how experienced legal counsel can fight for accountability.

IMMEDIATE HELP FOR HAZING EMERGENCES:

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 using techniques from our video on using your phone to document evidence
• Write down everything while memory is fresh
• Do NOT confront the organization, sign anything from the university, or let evidence be destroyed

What Hazing Really Looks Like in 2025: Beyond the Stereotypes

For Carrollton families, understanding hazing requires looking beyond the “Animal House” caricatures. Modern hazing is systematic, often digitally coordinated, and devastatingly effective at exploiting young people’s desire to belong.

The Three Tiers of Modern Hazing

Tier 1: Subtle Hazing (The “Gateway”)
These behaviors establish power imbalances that normalize abuse:

• Digital control: 24/7 group chat monitoring on GroupMe or Discord, requiring instant responses at all hours
• Mandatory servitude: Acting as designated drivers at 3 AM, cleaning members’ apartments, running personal errands
• Social isolation: Cutting off contact with non-members and family, requiring permission for basic social activities
• “Voluntary” coercion: Framing dangerous activities as “optional” while making clear refusal means social exile

Tier 2: Harassment Hazing (The “Process”)
This is where physical and psychological harm escalates:

• Sleep deprivation: Late-night “study sessions” that are actually interrogation sessions, 3 AM wake-up calls for meaningless tasks
• Forced consumption: Being made to eat excessive amounts of bland food (gallon milk challenges, dozens of hot dogs) or disgusting mixtures until vomiting
• Extreme calisthenics: “Smokings” with hundreds of push-ups, wall-sits until collapse, bear crawls across campus
• Public humiliation: Forced to wear degrading costumes in public, perform embarrassing acts for social media, endure “roasting” sessions

Tier 3: Violent Hazing (The “Breaking Point”)
These activities have high potential for permanent injury or death:

• Forced alcohol consumption: “Big/Little” nights with entire bottles of liquor, drinking games where wrong answers mean dangerous consumption levels
• Physical beatings: Paddling, punching, “walloping” traditions that cross into assault
• Dangerous environments: Locked in freezing rooms, left outside in extreme weather, forced into unsafe physical challenges
• Sexualized degradation: Simulated sexual acts, forced nudity, “elephant walks” designed to humiliate

The Carrollton Connection: How Local Students Get Trapped

Students from Carrollton attending Texas universities face particular risks. Away from home for the first time, seeking community in a new environment, and often unaware of how sophisticated modern hazing has become, they’re vulnerable to organizations that systematically break down boundaries. The Pi Kappa Phi case at UH demonstrates this pattern perfectly: what started with seemingly “harmless” requirements like carrying a fanny pack escalated to life-threatening physical abuse within weeks.

Texas Hazing Law: What Carrollton Families Need to Know

Texas has specific laws governing hazing, and understanding them is crucial for Carrollton families seeking justice.

Texas Education Code Chapter 37: The Legal Framework

Under Texas law, which governs cases involving Carrollton students at state universities, hazing is defined as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act directed against a student for the purpose of initiation into, affiliation with, or maintaining membership in any organization. Key provisions include:

§ 37.151: Broad Definition

• Can occur on or off campus – location doesn’t matter
• Can cause mental or physical harm – psychological trauma counts
• “Consent is not a defense” – even if your child “agreed,” it’s still illegal

§ 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

§ 37.153: Organizational Liability
Fraternities, sororities, and other organizations can be:

• Fined up to $10,000 per violation
• Permanently banned from campus
• Held criminally liable if they authorized or encouraged hazing

§ 37.154: Good-Faith Reporting Protection
Students who report hazing or call 911 in good faith are protected from prosecution, even if they were drinking underage or involved in the activity.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Understanding Your Options

Criminal Cases

Civil Cases

These cases can run simultaneously. A criminal conviction isn’t required for civil action, and the evidence standards differ. As we explain in our video on Texas statutes of limitations, timing is critical for both.

Federal Laws That Protect Carrollton Students

The Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024)

• Requires universities receiving federal aid to publicly report hazing incidents
• Mandates improved prevention programs by 2026
• Creates national database of hazing violations

Title IX & Clery Act

• When hazing involves sexual harassment or assault, Title IX requires university investigation
• Clery Act mandates reporting of certain crimes, including hazing-related assaults
• These federal laws can provide additional avenues for accountability

National Hazing Cases: Patterns That Repeat in Texas

The tragic cases that made national headlines aren’t isolated incidents—they’re blueprints that repeat at Texas campuses. Carrollton families should understand these patterns.

The Alcohol Poisoning Pattern

Timothy Piazza – Penn State, Beta Theta Pi (2017)

• Bid acceptance night with extreme drinking
• Multiple falls caught on chapter security cameras
• 12-hour delay before calling 911
• Result: 18 members charged with 1,000+ criminal counts, new Pennsylvania anti-hazing law

Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha (2021)

• “Big/Little” night forcing consumption of entire bottle of alcohol
• Death from alcohol poisoning
• Result: $10 million settlement ($7M from national fraternity, $3M from university)

What This Means for Carrollton: The same “Big/Little” drinking rituals that killed Stone Foltz are happening at Texas schools. When we see Pi Kappa Alpha chapters at UT Austin or Texas A&M using similar traditions, we know the national organization was aware of the lethal risk.

The Physical Hazing Pattern

Chun “Michael” Deng – Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi (2013)

• Blindfolded, weighted with backpack, repeatedly tackled during “glass ceiling” ritual
• Fatal traumatic brain injury
• Result: National fraternity convicted of aggravated assault and involuntary manslaughter, banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years

What This Means for Carrollton: The extreme physical hazing in the UH Pi Kappa Phi case—bear crawls, wheelbarrow races, “save-your-brother” drills—follows this same pattern of ritualized violence disguised as “team building.”

The Institutional Cover-Up Pattern

Northwestern University Football (2023-2025)

• Systemic sexualized and racist hazing in football program
• Multiple lawsuits against university and coaches
• Result: Head coach fired, confidential settlements, ongoing litigation

What This Means for Carrollton: Universities protecting their reputations isn’t unique to Northwestern. When Texas schools delay investigations, minimize incidents, or pressure families to accept “internal resolutions,” they’re following this same playbook.

Texas Universities: Where Carrollton Students Face Risk

Carrollton families send students to universities across Texas. Here’s what you need to know about hazing at the institutions most relevant to our community.

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area: Local Campuses

Carrollton sits in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro, which according to our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine contains 510 Greek-related organizations. Local universities include:

University of North Texas (Denton)

• 30 miles from Carrollton, popular choice for local students
• Active Greek life with multiple reported violations
• Campus police jurisdiction often overlaps with Denton PD

Texas Woman’s University (Denton)

• Sorority and organization hazing incidents reported
• Smaller campus but similar risks

Southern Methodist University (Dallas)

• Private university with affluent student body
• Strong Greek tradition with documented hazing incidents
• Kappa Alpha Order suspended in 2017 for paddling, forced drinking

For Carrollton students at these local schools, evidence collection and legal action typically involve:

• Jurisdiction: Dallas County or Denton County courts
• Police: Campus PD plus local municipal police
• Practical reality: Proximity means families can be more involved in investigations

Major State Universities: Where Many Carrollton Students Attend

University of Texas at Austin
UT maintains Texas’s most transparent hazing violations page. Recent examples relevant to Carrollton families include:

• Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members forced to consume milk and perform extreme calisthenics
• Texas Wranglers (spirit group): Multiple hazing violations including forced drinking
• Public reporting: UT discloses sanctions, providing valuable evidence for civil cases

Texas A&M University
The Corps of Cadets culture creates unique hazing risks:

• Corps Lawsuit (2023): Cadet alleged being bound between beds in “roasted pig” position with apple in mouth
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon Case (2021): Pledges suffered chemical burns from industrial cleaner
• Military-style discipline often blurs into actionable hazing

University of Houston
Our active Pi Kappa Phi case demonstrates systemic issues:

• Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu Chapter: Now closed after our lawsuit revealed life-threatening hazing
• Multiple IFC chapters with documented violations
• Urban campus challenges: Off-campus housing complicates university oversight

Baylor University
Private religious institution with particular dynamics:

• Baseball team hazing (2020): 14 players suspended following investigation
• Title IX history affects how all misconduct is handled
• Baylor’s “zero tolerance” rhetoric versus actual enforcement

Public Records: Fraternities, Sororities & Greek Organizations Serving Carrollton Families

Our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine maintains detailed data on Greek organizations. For Carrollton families, understanding this landscape is crucial. Here are examples of Texas-registered Greek entities from public filings:

Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area Organizations:

• Beta Upsilon Chi Fraternity, EIN 74-2911848, 12650 N Beach St #114, Fort Worth, TX 76244 (Cause IQ metro listing)
• National Pan-Hellenic Council North Dallas Suburbia, EIN 26-4080411, PO Box 112997, Carrollton, TX 75011-2997 (IRS B83 filing)
• Phi Chi Theta – Gamma Iota Chapter, Carrollton, TX (Cause IQ metro listing – business fraternity)
• Kappa Delta Sorority – Gamma Beta Chapter, Denton, TX (Cause IQ – Texas Woman’s University chapter)

Texas-Wide Registered Entities:

• Pi Kappa Phi Delta Omega Chapter Building Corporation, EIN 37-1768785, 4102 Eastshore St, Missouri City, TX 77459 (IRS B83 housing corporation)
• Beta Nu Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Housing Corporation Inc, EIN 46-2267515, 10601 Big Horn Trl, Frisco, TX 75035 (IRS B83 – connected to UH chapter)
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon – Texas Sigma Incorporated, EIN 88-2755427, 2104 Old Ranch Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666 (IRS B83 – Texas State University)

Academic Honor Societies (Often Overlooked):

• Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi – Texas Woman’s University, EIN 26-3170920, 411 Texas St Rm 219, Denton, TX 76204
• Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi – University of Texas at Tyler, EIN 35-2335400, 3900 University Blvd, Tyler, TX 75799

This data matters because each entity represents potential insurance coverage, liability, and accountability. When your Carrollton student is hazed, we don’t just sue individuals—we identify every organization behind the letters.

Fraternity & Sorority National Histories: Patterns That Predict Danger

National organizations’ histories matter because they show patterns. When a fraternity with multiple hazing deaths opens a new chapter, they know the risks. Here are organizations with documented patterns at Texas schools:

Pi Kappa Alpha (“Pike”)

• National Pattern: Stone Foltz death (Bowling Green), multiple other alcohol hazing deaths
• Texas Presence: Chapters at UT Austin, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, others
• Carrollton Relevance: UT chapter sanctioned for hazing in 2023

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)

• National Pattern: Multiple deaths nationwide, traumatic brain injury lawsuit at Alabama
• Texas Presence: Chapters at UT Austin, Texas A&M (chemical burns case), SMU
• Carrollton Relevance: Active in DFW metro area universities

Pi Kappa Phi

• National Pattern: Andrew Coffey death (Florida State), our active UH case
• Texas Presence: Now-closed UH chapter, other Texas chapters
• Carrollton Relevance: Housing corporation based in Frisco (see public records above)

Phi Delta Theta

• National Pattern: Max Gruver death (LSU) leading to Louisiana felony hazing law
• Texas Presence: Multiple Texas campuses
• Legal Significance: Their national pattern shows foresseability of alcohol hazing risks

These national patterns matter legally because they establish that organizations knew or should have known about dangers. When the same rituals appear at Texas chapters, it’s not coincidence—it’s negligence.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Strategy & Damages for Carrollton Families

When hazing injures a Carrollton student, building a strong case requires immediate action and strategic thinking.

Critical Evidence That Wins Cases

Digital Evidence (Most Important)

• Group chats: GroupMe, WhatsApp, Discord, iMessage threads showing planning and coordination
• Social media: Instagram stories, Snapchat videos, TikTok posts documenting events
• Deleted messages: Digital forensics can often recover “disappearing” content

Physical Evidence

• Medical records: ER reports showing alcohol levels, injury documentation, psychological evaluations
• Photographs: Injuries over time (bruises evolve), hazing locations, props used
• Objects: Paddles, alcohol bottles, “pledge packets” with rules

Institutional Records

• University files: Prior complaints against the same organization, disciplinary history
• National fraternity records: Risk management reports, member education materials
• Insurance policies: Identifying all potential coverage sources

The Damages Carrollton Families Can Recover

Economic Damages (Calculable Losses)

• Medical expenses: Past and future, including potential lifelong care for catastrophic injuries
• Lost educational opportunity: Tuition for disrupted semesters, lost scholarship value
• Earning capacity reduction: For permanent injuries affecting career prospects

Non-Economic Damages (Quality of Life)

• Physical pain and suffering: From injuries like rhabdomyolysis, fractures, burns
• Emotional distress: PTSD, depression, anxiety, humiliation
• Loss of enjoyment: Inability to participate in college life, sports, normal activities

Wrongful Death Damages

• Funeral expenses: Immediate costs
• Loss of companionship: For parents and siblings
• Economic support loss: Future contributions the student would have made

Our Strategic Approach for Carrollton Families

Our investigation in the UH Pi Kappa Phi case demonstrates our approach:

1. Immediate Evidence Preservation: Securing group chats before deletion, photographing injuries
2. Multiple Defendant Identification: Suing not just individuals but nationals, housing corporations, alumni boards, universities
3. Pattern Establishment: Showing how the chapter’s conduct mirrored national incidents
4. Insurance Coverage Maximization: Identifying all potential policy sources
5. Settlement vs. Trial Readiness: Preparing every case as if it will to trial to maximize leverage

Practical Guidance for Carrollton Parents & Students

For Parents: Warning Signs & Immediate Actions

Red Flags Your Carrollton Student Might Be Hazed:

• Unexplained injuries with inconsistent “accident” stories
• Extreme exhaustion or sleep patterns completely disrupted
• Personality changes: anxiety, withdrawal, defensiveness about the organization
• Constant phone checking/responding to group chats at all hours
• Financial strain from unexplained “fines” or required purchases
• Sudden academic decline missing classes for “mandatory” events

First 48-Hour Checklist:

1. Medical Priority: Get professional evaluation even without obvious injuries
2. Evidence Preservation: Use your phone to document everything
3. Written Timeline: Record everything your child says while fresh
4. Legal Consultation: Contact us at 1-888-ATTY-911 before talking to the university
5. Witness Identification: Note names of other pledges who might corroborate

For Students: Recognizing & Escaping Hazing

Is This Hazing? Ask These Questions:

• Would I do this if there were no social consequences for refusing?
• Is this activity dangerous, degrading, or illegal?
• Am I being told to keep secrets from university officials or my family?
• Are older members making me do things they don’t have to do?

Safe Exit Strategies:

• Have an exit plan: Code word with a friend, Uber/Lyft app ready, cash for taxi
• Medical amnesty: In Texas, calling 911 for medical emergencies generally provides protection
• Formal resignation: Email (creates record) to chapter president: “I resign effective immediately”
• University resources: Dean of Students can help with housing changes, no-contact orders

Critical Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Case

Based on our decades of experience, here are the most damaging errors families make:

1. Letting Evidence Be Destroyed
   Mistake: “I’ll let my child delete those embarrassing photos”
   Result: Case becomes unwinnable without digital evidence
   Solution: Preserve everything immediately using methods from our evidence video

2. Confronting the Organization First
   Mistake: Calling the fraternity president to “give them a piece of your mind”
   Result: They lawyer up, destroy evidence, coach witnesses
   Solution: All communication through your attorney

3. Signing University “Resolution” Papers
   Mistake: Accepting quick “internal resolution” from the Dean of Students
   Result: Waiving right to sue, accepting minimal accountability
   Solution: Consult attorney before signing anything

4. Waiting Too Long
   Mistake: “Let’s see how the university handles it first”
   Result: Statute of limitations expires, evidence disappears, witnesses graduate
   Solution:* Understand Texas statutes of limitations and act immediately

5. Talking to Insurance Adjusters Alone
   Mistake: Giving recorded statement to fraternity’s insurance company
   Result: Statement used against you, lowball settlement offered
   Solution:* “My attorney will contact you” is the only response

Why Carrollton Families Choose Attorney911 for 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 and national fraternities fight back—and how to win anyway. Here’s why Carrollton families choose us:

Our Unique Qualifications for Hazing Cases

Insurance Insider Advantage (Mr. Lupe Peña)
Mr. Peña (he/him) spent years as an insurance defense attorney at a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurance companies:

• Value and undervalue hazing claims
• Use delay tactics to pressure families
• Argue coverage exclusions for “intentional acts”
• “We know their playbook because we used to run it.”

Complex Institutional Litigation Experience (Ralph Manginello)

• BP Texas City Explosion Litigation: One of few Texas firms involved against billion-dollar defendants
• Federal Court Admitted: U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
• HCCLA Membership: Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association signals elite criminal defense capability
• “We’ve taken on corporations with unlimited legal budgets. We’re not intimidated by national fraternities or universities.”

Texas-Specific Hazing Intelligence
Our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine maintains data on:

• 1,423 Greek organizations across 25 Texas metros
• 125+ IRS-registered entities with EINs and addresses
• Campus-specific chapter rosters at major universities
• This data lets us immediately identify all potentially liable entities

Proven Multi-Million Dollar Results

• Wrongful death settlements valuing young lives appropriately
• Catastrophic injury cases requiring lifetime care planning
• Institutional accountability beyond just monetary compensation

Our Approach for Carrollton Families

Immediate Response

• 24/7 availability when crisis strikes
• Evidence preservation guidance within hours
• Initial case evaluation while facts are fresh

Comprehensive Investigation

• Digital forensics for deleted messages
• Subpoenas for national fraternity risk files
• Public records requests for university disciplinary history
• Expert network: medical, psychological, economic, Greek life culture

Strategic Defendant Identification
We don’t just sue the obvious parties. In our UH Pi Kappa Phi case, we sued:

• 13 individual members/officers
• Pi Kappa Phi national headquarters
• Beta Nu housing corporation (based in Frisco)
• University of Houston and Board of Regents
• This maximizes insurance coverage and accountability

Carrollton-Aware Legal Strategy
We understand the practical realities for Dallas County families:

• Local court jurisdictions and procedures
• Working with Carrollton PD versus campus police
• The specific dynamics of DFW-area universities
• How to minimize disruption to your child’s education

Your Next Steps: A Clear Path Forward for Carrollton Families

If hazing has impacted your family, here is your path forward:

1. Immediate Action (First 24 Hours)

• Medical attention for any injuries
• Evidence preservation using our smartphone guide
• Contact us at 1-888-ATTY-911 for emergency guidance

2. Free Confidential Consultation
When you call, we will:

• Listen to your story without judgment
• Explain your legal options clearly
• Review any evidence you’ve preserved
• Discuss realistic timelines and outcomes
• Explain our contingency fee structure (we don’t get paid unless you win)

3. Strategic Decision Making
Together, we’ll decide:

• Whether to report to campus police or local authorities
• When to notify the university
• Whether civil action is appropriate
• How to protect your child’s privacy and educational future

4. Pursuing Accountability
If we take your case, we will:

• Conduct thorough investigation using our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine
• Identify all potentially liable parties and insurance coverage
• Build a compelling case for maximum accountability
• Keep you informed at every stage (as we discuss in our communication video)
• Fight for institutional reforms to protect future students

Contact Attorney911 Today

For Carrollton Families Facing Hazing Crises:

Call: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Direct: (713) 528-9070
24/7 Cell: (713) 443-4781
Email: ralph@atty911.com (Ralph Manginello), lupe@atty911.com (Mr. Lupe Peña)
Website: https://attorney911.com

Spanish Language Services Available:
Hablamos Español – Mr. Peña habla español con fluidez

Serving Carrollton & All of Texas:
While our offices are in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we serve families throughout Texas, including Carrollton, Addison, Farmers Branch, and all Dallas County communities. We handle hazing cases from every Texas university and will travel to you as needed.

Free Consultation Promise:
Your initial consultation is completely free and confidential. We’ll give you honest assessment of your options with no obligation. As we explain in our contingency fee video, we work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Plain Text Links to Key Resources

For easy reference, here are the critical resources mentioned in this guide:

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 Detailed Timeline: https://abc13.com/post/waterboarding-forced-eating-physical-punishment-lawsuit-alleges-abuse-faced-injured-pledge-uhs-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity/18186418/
• Hoodline Case 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:

• Evidence Preservation: 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

Attorney911 Main Website & Practice Areas:

• Main Website: https://attorney911.com
• Wrongful Death Practice: https://attorney911.com/law-practice-areas/wrongful-death-claim-lawyer/
• Criminal Defense Practice: https://attorney911.com/law-practice-areas/criminal-defense-lawyers/

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.

The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC / Attorney911
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