The Complete Guide to Hazing Litigation for Lakewood Village & Denton County Families
If Your Child Was Hazed at a Texas University, You Are Not Alone
We understand the heart-stopping moment when a call from your child at college takes a terrifying turn. For parents and families in Lakewood Village, Denton County, and communities across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, discovering that your son or daughter has been hazed, injured, or abused in connection with a fraternity, sorority, Corps program, athletic team, or campus organization creates a crisis that feels both overwhelming and isolating. That call often comes from campuses you trust—the University of North Texas right here in Denton, Texas A&M University in College Station, the University of Texas at Austin, or other schools where Lakewood Village families proudly send their children.
Right now, less than 200 miles from Lakewood Village in Harris County, our firm is actively litigating one of the most serious hazing cases in Texas—a case that shows exactly what families are up against and how the legal system can deliver accountability. In late 2025, we filed a $10 million hazing and abuse lawsuit on behalf of Leonel Bermudez against the University of Houston, the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity’s Beta Nu chapter, its national headquarters, and 13 fraternity leaders. The details are harrowing: enforced “pledge fanny pack” humiliation, extreme physical workouts culminating in a “Nov 3 workout” of 100+ push-ups and 500 squats, forced consumption of food until vomiting, being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding,” and another pledge hog-tied face-down on a table for over an hour. The medical outcome was catastrophic: Bermudez developed rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure, passed brown urine, was hospitalized for four days, and faces ongoing risk of permanent kidney damage. The chapter has been shut down, with members voting to surrender their charter after Pi Kappa Phi HQ suspended them.
This isn’t just a Houston story. The same fraternities, the same national organizations, and the same institutional cover-up tactics exist at every Texas campus where Lakewood Village students study. This comprehensive guide explains what hazing really looks like in 2025, how Texas law protects victims, and how families in Denton County can pursue accountability and recovery.
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 directly
- 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.
The Greek Ecosystem Serving Lakewood Village & Denton County Families: A Public Records Directory
If you are a parent in Lakewood Village, Denton, Carrollton, Lewisville, or anywhere in Denton County, you deserve to know who really stands behind the Greek organizations connected to your child. Through our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine, we maintain detailed records of every fraternity, sorority, and Greek-letter organization operating in Texas. This isn’t speculation—this is compiled from IRS public filings, university rosters, and organizational databases.
Texas Universities Where Lakewood Village Families Send Their Children
Local & Regional Campuses:
- University of North Texas (Denton, TX) – Located right here in Denton County
- Texas Woman’s University (Denton, TX) – Also in our county
- North Central Texas College (Gainesville, TX) – Nearby Cooke County
- Collin College (McKinney, TX) – Adjacent Collin County
- Tarrant County College (Fort Worth, TX) – Neighboring Tarrant County
Major Statewide Hubs (Common Destinations for Denton County Students):
- University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX)
- Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)
- University of Houston (Houston, TX)
- Baylor University (Waco, TX)
- Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX)
- Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX)
- Texas State University (San Marcos, TX)
Public Records: Fraternities, Sororities & Greek Organizations Serving Denton County Families
Tier 1 – Denton County & Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area Entities:
From IRS B83 public filings and Cause IQ metro data, these are actual registered organizations in our region:
- Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (EIN: 263170920) – 411 Texas St Room 219, Denton, TX 76204 – University chapter at Texas Woman’s University (IRS B83 filing)
- Texas Woman’s University – Campus with active Greek life in Denton (Texas Universities table)
- University of North Texas – Major university campus in Denton with extensive Greek system (Texas Universities table)
- Kappa Delta Sorority – Gamma Beta Chapter – Denton, TX – Chapter at Texas Woman’s Univ. in Denton (Cause IQ Dallas-Fort Worth metro listing)
- Phi Chi Theta – Gamma Iota Chapter – Carrollton, TX – Business fraternity chapter in Carrollton (Cause IQ Dallas-Fort Worth metro listing)
- National Pan-Hellenic Council North Dallas Suburbia (EIN: 264080411) – PO Box 112997, Carrollton, TX 75011-2997 (IRS B83 filing)
- Denton-Lewisville Guide Right Foundation (EIN: 861205340) – 3213 Druid Way, Flower Mound, TX 75028-2925 (IRS B83 filing)
- Zeta Omicron Alumni Association Inc (EIN: 900949447) – 9415 Sunrise Rd, Ponder, TX 76259-1534 (IRS B83 filing)
Tier 2 – Major Texas Greek Hubs Parents Actually Need:
These organizations operate at the universities where Denton County students enroll:
- Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity (EIN: 262025321) – 920 W Prairie St, Denton, TX 76201-5816 – Mu Gamma Chapter (IRS B83 filing)
- Sigma Phi Lambda Inc (EIN: 201237505) – 4251 FM 2181 Ste 230 PMB 480, Corinth, TX 76210-4202 – Beta Chapter (IRS B83 filing)
- Sigma Phi Lambda Inc (EIN: 202203769) – Same Corinth address – Tau Chapter (IRS B83 filing – same national organization)
- Beta Upsilon Chi Fraternity (EIN: 742911848) – 12650 N Beach St Ste 114 PMB 305, Fort Worth, TX 76244-4245 (IRS B83 filing)
- Beta Upsilon Chi Fraternity – Fort Worth, TX – 12650 N Beach St #30, Suite 114, Fort Worth, TX 76244 (Cause IQ Dallas-Fort Worth metro listing – same organization, cross-validated)
- Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation Inc (EIN: 741380362) – PO Box 470061, Fort Worth, TX 76147-0061 (IRS B83 filing)
- Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation – Fort Worth, TX – Kappa Sigma housing foundation, Fort Worth (Cause IQ Dallas-Fort Worth metro listing – cross-validated match)
Tier 3 – Texas-Wide Snapshot:
Statewide, we track 1,423 Greek-related organizations across 25 Texas metros. Additional examples include:
- Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Inc (EIN: 161675890) – 115 Wild Wick Way, The Woodlands, TX 77382-1822 – Zeta Rho HCB (IRS B83 filing)
- Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Inc (EIN: 475370943) – 5019 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77204-7005 – Theta Delta (IRS B83 filing)
- Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (EIN: 900293166) – 114 Henderson Hall 4233 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843 – Texas A&M University chapter (IRS B83 filing)
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority (EIN: 364091267) – 1101 Melrose Dr, Waco, TX 76710-4154 – Xi Chi (IRS B83 filing)
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity (EIN: 237279532) – PO Box 2142, Prairie View, TX 77446-2142 – 646 Prairie View Alumni (IRS B83 filing)
What This Directory Means for Your Family
These listings represent just a sample of the 188 Greek-related organizations in the Houston metro, 510 in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro, and 154 in the Austin-Round Rock metro that we track. When your child is hazed, we don’t start from zero. We already know the names, EINs, and mailing addresses of the organizations that may hold insurance and responsibility. This information becomes crucial when:
- Identifying all potentially liable parties beyond just the local chapter
- Tracing insurance coverage through national organizations and housing corporations
- Proving institutional knowledge through prior incident reports
- Demonstrating pattern evidence across multiple chapters of the same national brand
Where Lakewood Village & Denton County Students Face Hazing Risks
University of North Texas (Denton, TX – In Our Community)
Campus & Culture Snapshot:
Located right here in Denton County, UNT serves over 44,000 students with an active Greek life community. For Lakewood Village families, this is the most accessible major university, with many students living at home or commuting. UNT’s Greek system includes Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities, National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations, and multicultural groups.
Documented Incidents & Patterns:
While specific recent public reports may be limited, the patterns we see at UNT mirror those statewide: alcohol-related hazing during bid acceptance events, physical “workouts” framed as conditioning, and psychological pressure through group chat monitoring. The proximity to home doesn’t eliminate risk—in some cases, it creates additional pressure to conform and not “disappoint” local friends and family.
How a UNT Hazing Case Proceeds:
Jurisdiction typically involves Denton police, campus police, and Denton County courts. Civil suits might be filed in Denton County district courts. Potential defendants include individual students, the local chapter, national headquarters, and potentially the university depending on knowledge and response.
Texas Woman’s University (Denton, TX – Also Local)
Campus & Culture Snapshot:
TWU’s Greek life includes sororities with national affiliations. As an institution serving primarily women, hazing risks here often involve psychological pressure, social isolation tactics, and body-shaming disguised as “standards.”
Local Connection:
With both UNT and TWU in our county, Lakewood Village families have direct access to campus resources—but also face the challenge of navigating institutions that may prioritize reputation over accountability.
Major Universities Where Denton County Students Enroll
University of Texas at Austin:
UT’s public hazing violations page reveals repeated patterns: Pi Kappa Alpha (2023) sanctioned for forcing new members to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics; Texas Wranglers spirit group disciplined for forced workouts and alcohol-related hazing. For Lakewood Village students attending UT, these documented violations establish pattern evidence that can support negligence claims.
Texas A&M University:
The Aggie Corps of Cadets has faced lawsuits alleging degrading hazing including simulated sexual acts and binding. Sigma Alpha Epsilon at A&M faced a lawsuit over chemical burns from industrial-strength cleaner poured on pledges. For the many Denton County families with Aggie traditions, these cases show that even revered institutions harbor dangerous practices.
Southern Methodist University:
As a private university in Dallas, SMU’s Greek life is prominent. Kappa Alpha Order was suspended in 2017 for paddling, forced drinking, and sleep deprivation. For Lakewood Village students at SMU, the private university status affects transparency but not liability.
Key Insight for Parents: The distance from Lakewood Village to these campuses doesn’t protect your child—it often makes it harder to recognize warning signs and intervene early. Hazing follows predictable patterns regardless of geography.
The Texas Legal Framework: What Lakewood Village Families Need to Know
Texas Education Code Chapter 37 – Hazing Law
Texas has specific anti-hazing provisions that apply to every campus where your child might enroll:
Definition (§37.151):
Hazing means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, on or off campus, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, initiation, affiliation, holding office, or maintaining membership in any organization.
Critical Provisions for Denton County Families:
- Location Doesn’t Matter: Hazing at off-campus houses, Airbnbs, or retreats is still illegal
- Consent is NOT a Defense (§37.155): Even if your child “agreed,” it’s still hazing
- Criminal Penalties (§37.152): Ranges from Class B misdemeanor to state jail felony for serious injury or death
- Organizational Liability (§37.153): Fraternities, sororities, and clubs can be fined up to $10,000 per violation
- Good-Faith Reporting Immunity (§37.154): Those who report hazing or call for help in emergencies may be protected
Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Two Paths to Accountability
Criminal Cases:
Brought by the state (Denton County District Attorney for local cases, other counties where incidents occur). Aim is punishment—jail, fines, probation. Typical charges: hazing, furnishing alcohol to minors, assault, manslaughter in fatal cases.
Civil Cases:
Brought by victims or families. Aim is compensation and accountability. Focus: negligence, wrongful death, negligent supervision, emotional distress. These are the cases we handle at Attorney911.
Key Insight: You can pursue a civil case even if no criminal charges are filed. The standards of proof are different, and civil discovery can uncover evidence that criminal investigations miss.
Federal Law Overlay
Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024):
Requires colleges receiving federal aid to report hazing transparently, strengthen prevention, and maintain public hazing data by 2026. This will soon make patterns more visible.
Title IX & Clery Act:
When hazing involves sexual harassment or assault, Title IX obligations trigger. Clery requires reporting certain crimes—hazing often overlaps with assault or alcohol crimes.
Building Your Case: Evidence That Matters for Denton County Families
Digital Evidence Preservation (The Most Critical Category)
Group Chats & Messaging Apps:
- GroupMe: The most common platform for fraternity/sorority communication
- iMessage/SMS group texts: Often used for planning and coordination
- WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram: Increasingly used for “secret” communications
- Discord servers: Popular for gaming communities and some organizations
- Fraternity-specific apps: Some nationals provide dedicated communication platforms
How to Preserve Properly (Watch our video on using your phone to document evidence):
- Capture full threads with sender names and timestamps visible
- Don’t crop excessively—show authentic context
- Back up immediately to cloud storage or email to yourself
- If messages are disappearing (Snapchat, Instagram vanish mode), screenshot immediately
- Consider screen recording for multiple messages
Social Media Evidence:
- Instagram stories/posts showing events or injuries
- TikTok videos of “challenges” or dares
- Facebook events and Messenger planning
- Location tags and hashtags referencing pledging
Medical Documentation Strategy
Immediate Steps:
- Seek medical care even for seemingly minor injuries
- Tell providers you were hazed: “I was forced to drink by my fraternity” or “I was injured during a pledge event”
- Request copies of ALL records: ER reports, lab results (especially important for alcohol poisoning or rhabdomyolysis cases like Bermudez’s), imaging, discharge instructions
Follow-Up Care:
- Continue documenting ongoing symptoms
- See specialists if needed (kidney specialists for rhabdomyolysis, neurologists for head injuries)
- Mental health evaluation for PTSD, depression, anxiety
Physical Evidence Collection
- Clothing worn during hazing (don’t wash it)
- Objects used (paddles, bottles, props)
- Receipts for forced purchases
- Photographs of injuries from multiple angles with scale reference
Institutional Records We Can Uncover
Through discovery in litigation, we obtain:
- University prior discipline files on the same organization
- Campus police incident reports
- National fraternity risk management files and prior incident reports
- Communications between local chapters and national headquarters
- Training materials and policy manuals showing what should have been prevented
Damages: What Can Be Recovered for Denton County Families
Economic Damages (Quantifiable Losses)
Medical Expenses:
- Past medical bills (ER, hospitalization, surgery)
- Future medical care (ongoing therapy, medications, future surgeries)
- Life care plans for catastrophic injuries (like the permanent care needed in brain injury cases)
Lost Income & Earning Capacity:
- Time off work for recovery
- Lost educational opportunities (withdrawn semesters, lost scholarships)
- Diminished future earning capacity for permanent disabilities
Other Economic Losses:
- Property damage during hazing
- Relocation costs to transfer schools
- Therapy and counseling expenses
Non-Economic Damages
Physical Pain & Suffering:
- Pain from injuries
- Ongoing discomfort from permanent conditions
- Loss of physical abilities
Emotional Distress & Psychological Harm:
- PTSD diagnosis and treatment
- Depression, anxiety, panic attacks
- Humiliation, shame, loss of dignity
- Loss of trust in institutions
Loss of Enjoyment of Life:
- Withdrawal from college experience
- Damaged relationships
- Inability to participate in previously enjoyed activities
Wrongful Death Damages
When hazing results in death, surviving family members can recover:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of companionship, love, and society
- Grief and emotional suffering
- Parents’ and siblings’ mental health treatment
Settlement vs. Trial Realities
Most cases settle confidentially, but recent public settlements show ranges:
- Wrongful death cases: $1M-$14M (Stone Foltz: $10M; David Bogenberger: $14M)
- Severe injury cases: $375K-multi-million (Danny Santulli brain injury: settlements with 22 defendants)
- Individual officer liability: Personal judgments up to $6.5M (Pi Kappa Alpha president in Foltz case)
Critical Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Hazing Case
MISTAKE #1: Letting your child delete messages or “clean up” evidence
What families think: “I don’t want them to get in more trouble”
Why it’s wrong: Looks like obstruction of justice; makes case nearly impossible
What to do instead: Preserve everything immediately, even embarrassing content
MISTAKE #2: Confronting the fraternity/sorority directly
What parents think: “I’m going to give them a piece of my mind”
Why it’s wrong: They immediately lawyer up, destroy evidence, coach witnesses
What to do instead: Document everything, then call a lawyer before any confrontation
MISTAKE #3: Signing university “release” or “resolution” forms
What universities do: Pressure families to sign waivers or internal agreements
Why it’s wrong: You may waive your right to sue; settlements are often far below case value
What to do instead: Do NOT sign anything without an attorney reviewing it first
MISTAKE #4: Posting details on social media before talking to a lawyer
What families think: “I want people to know what happened”
Why it’s wrong: Defense attorneys screenshot everything; inconsistencies hurt credibility
What to do instead: Document privately; let your lawyer control public messaging
MISTAKE #5: Waiting “to see how the university handles it”
What universities promise: “We’re investigating; let us handle this internally”
Why it’s wrong: Evidence disappears, witnesses graduate, statute runs
What to do instead: Preserve evidence NOW; consult lawyer immediately
Why Attorney911 for Hazing Cases: Our Denton County Connection
When your family faces a hazing case, you need more than a general personal injury lawyer. You need attorneys who understand how powerful institutions fight back—and how to win anyway. From our Houston office, we serve families throughout Texas, including Lakewood Village, Denton County, and the entire Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Our Unique Qualifications for Texas Hazing Cases
Insurance Insider Advantage:
Mr. Lupe Peña, our associate attorney, 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, their delay tactics, coverage exclusion arguments, and settlement strategies. We know their playbook because we used to run it. You can learn more about Mr. Peña’s background at https://attorney911.com/attorneys/lupe-pena/.
Complex Litigation Against Massive Institutions:
Ralph Manginello, our managing partner, is one of the few Texas attorneys involved in BP Texas City explosion litigation. We’ve taken on billion-dollar corporations and won. We’re not intimidated by national fraternities, universities, or their defense teams. Learn more about Ralph’s credentials at https://attorney911.com/attorneys/ralph-manginello/.
Multi-Million Dollar Wrongful Death Experience:
We have a proven track record in complex wrongful death cases, working with economists to value lifetime care needs for brain injuries and permanent disabilities. We don’t settle cheap—we build cases that force accountability.
Criminal + Civil Hazing Expertise:
Ralph’s membership in Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) means we understand how criminal hazing charges interact with civil litigation. We can advise witnesses and former members with dual exposure.
Investigative Depth:
Our network includes medical experts, digital forensics specialists, economists, and psychologists. We know how to obtain hidden evidence: deleted group chats, chapter records, university files. We investigate like your child’s life depends on it—because it does.
The Data Advantage: Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine
While other firms start from zero, we begin with our proprietary database of:
- 1,423 Greek organizations tracked across 25 Texas metros
- 125+ Texas-registered organizations with EINs and addresses from IRS B83 filings
- Campus-specific rosters for every major Texas university
- Metro-level organizational mapping (510 in DFW, 188 in Houston, 154 in Austin)
This means when you contact us about a hazing incident at UNT, Texas A&M, UT, or any Texas campus, we already understand the organizational landscape, can identify all potentially liable entities, and know how to trace insurance coverage.
Call to Action for Lakewood Village & Denton County Families
If your child has experienced hazing at any Texas campus—whether it’s UNT right here in Denton County, Texas A&M, UT Austin, or any other university—we want to hear from you. Families in Lakewood Village, Denton, Carrollton, Lewisville, and throughout our region have the right to answers and accountability.
Contact The Manginello Law Firm for a confidential, no-obligation consultation. We’ll listen to what happened, explain your legal options, and help you decide on the best path forward.
What to Expect in Your Free Consultation:
- We’ll listen to your story without judgment
- Review any evidence you have (photos, texts, medical records)
- Explain your legal options: criminal report, civil lawsuit, both, or neither
- Discuss realistic timelines and what to expect
- Answer your questions about costs (contingency fee – we don’t get paid unless we win)
- No pressure to hire us on the spot – take time to decide
- Everything you tell us is confidential
Contact Information:
Call: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Direct: (713) 528-9070
Cell: (713) 443-4781
Website: https://attorney911.com
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Spanish-language services available:
Hablamos Español – Contact Lupe Peña at lupe@atty911.com for consultation in Spanish
Visit our wrongful death practice page: https://attorney911.com/law-practice-areas/wrongful-death-claim-lawyer/
Learn about our criminal defense capability: https://attorney911.com/law-practice-areas/criminal-defense-lawyers/
Educational Resources:
Watch our video on client mistakes that can ruin your case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IYsoxOSxY
Learn about Texas statutes of limitations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c
Understand how contingency fees work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc
Document evidence properly with your phone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs
Whether you’re in Lakewood Village or anywhere across Denton County, if hazing has impacted your family, you don’t have to face this alone. The same organizations that injured Leonel Bermudez at UH operate on campuses throughout Texas. The same institutional cover-ups happen everywhere. But there is a path to accountability, recovery, and prevention.
Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911. We’re here to help.
Plain Text Links to Key Resources
News Coverage of the Leonel Bermudez / UH Pi Kappa Phi Hazing Lawsuit
Click2Houston (KPRC 2) – “‘Urine was brown’: Pledge sues over severe hazing at University of Houston’s shut down Pi Kappa Phi fraternity”
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 Eyewitness News (KTRK) – “Waterboarding, forced eating, physical punishment: Lawsuit alleges abuse faced by injured pledge at UH’s Pi Kappa Phi fraternity”
https://abc13.com/post/waterboarding-forced-eating-physical-punishment-lawsuit-alleges-abuse-faced-injured-pledge-uhs-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity/18186418/
Hoodline – “University of Houston and Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Face $10M Lawsuit Over Alleged Hazing and Abuse”
https://hoodline.com/2025/11/university-of-houston-and-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity-face-10m-lawsuit-over-alleged-hazing-and-abuse/
Attorney911 Educational YouTube Videos
“📱 Can You Use Your Cellphone to Document a Legal Case? | Attorney911 Explains”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs
“Is There a Statute of Limitations on My Case? | Attorney911 with Injury Lawyer Ralph Manginello”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c
“Client Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Injury Case | Attorney911 with Ralph Manginello”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IYsoxOSxY
“📢 How Do Contingency Fees Work? Injury Lawyer Explains!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc
Attorney911 Main Website & Practice Areas
Main Website & Contact:
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/
Ralph Manginello Attorney Profile:
https://attorney911.com/attorneys/ralph-manginello/
Lupe Peña Attorney Profile:
https://attorney911.com/attorneys/lupe-pena/
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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