Hazing at Texas Universities: A Guide for Clear Lake Shores Families Seeking Accountability

If Your Child Was Hazed in Texas, You Are Not Alone

The phone rings late at night. Your college student, usually full of energy, sounds distant and exhausted. They mention “mandatory” late-night meetings, unexplained bruises, and a constant anxiety about their phone buzzing with demands from a group they wanted to join. You live in Clear Lake Shores, in Galveston County, and your child is hours away at a Texas university. That feeling in your gut—the one telling you something is very wrong—is what this guide addresses. Hazing is not a relic of the past or harmless tradition; it is a serious, often hidden form of abuse that can cause permanent physical and psychological harm. Right now, families across Texas, including right here in the Greater Houston area, are facing this reality.

Consider what happened just miles from Clear Lake Shores at the University of Houston. In late 2025, our firm filed a $10 million lawsuit on behalf of Leonel Bermudez, a UH student who pledged the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity’s Beta Nu chapter. The allegations are harrowing: forced consumption of food until vomiting, extreme workouts leading to rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure, humiliating “pledge fanny pack” rules, and being sprayed with a hose “similar to waterboarding.” He was hospitalized for four days, his life forever changed. This is not an isolated incident or exaggerated story; it is documented in detailed news reports from Click2Houston and ABC13. The chapter has been shut down, but the medical and emotional aftermath for the victim continues.

This comprehensive guide is written for you—parents, guardians, and students in Clear Lake Shores, Galveston County, and across Texas. We will explain what modern hazing truly looks like, break down Texas and federal law, connect national patterns to our local universities, and outline the legal path toward accountability and safety. If you are reading this because you suspect something has happened to your child, trust that instinct.

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, and 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, or team directly.
  • Sign anything from the university or an insurance company.
  • Post details on public social media.
  • Let your child delete messages or “clean up” evidence.

Contact an experienced hazing attorney immediately: Evidence disappears with shocking speed. Universities and organizations move quickly to control the narrative. We can help you preserve critical evidence and protect your child’s rights from the start. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, immediate consultation.

What Hazing Really Looks Like in 2025

For parents in Clear Lake Shores, the word “hazing” might conjure images of movie stereotypes: silly pranks or excessive partying. The reality in 2025 is far more insidious, psychologically complex, and dangerous. Modern hazing is any coerced activity tied to joining or maintaining status in a group that endangers physical or mental health. It thrives on power imbalance, secrecy, and the potent fear of social exclusion.

The Evolution from Tradition to Trauma

Hazing has evolved from overt “Hell Week” brutality to more camouflaged methods designed to evade detection. While alcohol-related hazing remains the most common cause of death, today’s tactics include digital surveillance, psychological manipulation disguised as “team building,” and off-campus “retreats” to avoid university oversight.

Core Categories of Modern Hazing:

• Alcohol & Substance Hazing: Forced consumption during “lineups,” “Big/Little” nights, or drinking games with punishment for wrong answers. This includes coerced use of drugs or unknown substances.
• Physical Hazing: Paddling, beatings, “smokings” (extreme calisthenics), sleep deprivation, food/water restriction, and exposure to extreme elements.
• Sexualized & Humiliating Hazing: Forced nudity, simulated sexual acts, degrading costumes or roles, and acts with racial, sexist, or homophobic overtones.
• Psychological Hazing: Verbal abuse, threats, isolation from non-members, forced confessions, and public shaming.
• Digital Hazing: 24/7 demands via GroupMe or WhatsApp, forced participation in humiliating social media “challenges,” location tracking, and cyberbullying for non-compliance.

Where Hazing Happens: It’s Not Just Fraternities

While Greek life is a high-risk environment, hazing permeates many group structures where hierarchy and tradition exist:

• Fraternities and Sororities (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, multicultural councils).
• Corps of Cadets, ROTC, and military-style groups.
• Athletic Teams (from football to cheerleading).
• Spirit Groups & Tradition Organizations (like Texas Cowboys or Aggie Bonfire legacy groups).
• Marching Bands and Performance Ensembles.
• Some academic, service, and cultural clubs.

The common thread is a dynamic where new members seek acceptance from existing members who control that status. For a student from Clear Lake Shores wanting to find their place at a large Texas school, this pressure can feel overwhelming.

Texas Hazing Law & Legal Liability: A Clear Lake Shores Family’s Guide

Understanding the legal landscape is the first step toward accountability. Texas has specific statutes, and federal law adds critical layers of protection and obligation.

Texas Education Code Chapter 37: The Anti-Hazing Statute

Texas law defines hazing broadly and treats it as a serious matter. Under Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code, hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act directed against a student for the purpose of initiation or affiliation that:

1. Endangers the mental or physical health or safety of the student.

Key Provisions for Galveston County Families:

• Criminal Penalties: Hazing is a Class B misdemeanor. It becomes a state jail felony if it causes serious bodily injury or death. Individuals who fail to report hazing or who retaliate against reporters can also face misdemeanor charges.
• Consent is NOT a Defense (§37.155): This is crucial. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law recognizes that true consent cannot exist under peer pressure and coercion. This statutory provision directly dismantles a common defense.
• Organizational Liability (§37.153): The fraternity, sorority, or club itself can be prosecuted and fined up to $10,000 if it authorized or encouraged the hazing, or if an officer with knowledge failed to report it.
• Immunity for Good-Faith Reporting (§37.154): Those who report hazing in good faith to university officials or law enforcement are immune from civil or criminal liability. Many Texas schools also have medical amnesty policies to encourage calling 911 in alcohol emergencies.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Two Paths to Accountability

It’s important to distinguish between the two legal arenas that may apply:

• Criminal Cases: Brought by the state (e.g., Galveston County, Harris County, or Travis County District Attorney). The goal is punishment—fines, probation, or jail time. Charges can include hazing, assault, furnishing alcohol to minors, or even manslaughter in fatal cases.
• Civil Cases: Brought by the victim and their family. The goal is compensation for damages (medical bills, pain and suffering, lost future earnings) and institutional accountability. These cases are based on theories like negligence, wrongful death, and negligent supervision.

These processes can run simultaneously. A lack of criminal charges does not prevent a civil lawsuit, and a civil case can proceed based on a lower standard of proof.

Federal Law Overlay: Title IX, Clery, and the Stop Campus Hazing Act

• Title IX: If hazing involves sexual harassment, assault, or gender-based hostility, universities have a legal duty to investigate and address it under Title IX. This can provide a powerful avenue for accountability, especially at private schools like SMU and Baylor.
• Clery Act: Requires colleges to report certain crimes, including aggravated assault and liquor law violations, which often accompany hazing incidents.
• Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): This new federal law requires colleges receiving federal aid to publicly report hazing incidents and strengthen prevention programs. By 2026, this will create a much clearer national picture of the problem.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Civil Hazing Lawsuit?

A thorough investigation often reveals a chain of responsibility. Potential defendants in a lawsuit stemming from an incident at a Texas university can include:

• The Individual Perpetrators: Students who planned, executed, or covered up the hazing.
• The Local Chapter: As a legal entity, it can be sued for creating a dangerous environment.
• The National Fraternity/Sorority Headquarters: They can be liable if they failed to adequately supervise the chapter, ignored prior incidents, or provided inadequate anti-hazing training.
• The University: Public universities (UH, Texas A&M, UT) and private ones (SMU, Baylor) can face claims for negligent supervision, premises liability, or Title IX violations if they knew or should have known about the danger.
• Third Parties: Property owners of off-campus houses, landlords, or alcohol providers (under dram shop laws).

National Hazing Cases: The Patterns That Predict Tragedy

The hazing incident affecting your child in Texas is not an anomaly. It is part of a national pattern with predictable, often fatal, outcomes. Understanding these patterns shows how foreseeable—and therefore preventable—these incidents are.

The Alcohol Poisoning Pattern

• 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. The case led to the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law in Pennsylvania and resulted in dozens of criminal charges.
• Max Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta, 2017): Died from alcohol poisoning after a “Bible study” drinking game where wrong answers mandated drinking. This led to Louisiana’s felony hazing statute, the Max Gruver Act.
• Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha, 2021): Died after being forced to drink a bottle of liquor during a “Big/Little” event. The family reached a $10 million settlement with the national fraternity and university. The chapter president was later ordered to pay $6.5 million personally.

The Physical & Ritualized Violence Pattern

• Chun “Michael” Deng (Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi, 2013): Died from traumatic brain injury after a blindfolded, violent “glass ceiling” ritual at a retreat. The national fraternity was convicted of felony charges and banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years.
• Danny Santulli (Univ. of Missouri, Phi Gamma Delta, 2021): Suffered permanent, catastrophic brain damage from alcohol poisoning during a pledge event. His family settled with 22 defendants, highlighting the wide net of liability.

The Athletic & Institutional Failure Pattern

• Northwestern University Football (2023-2025): A sweeping scandal alleged sexualized and racist hazing within the program, leading to multiple lawsuits, the firing of the head coach, and confidential settlements. It proved hazing is endemic in high-profile athletics.

What This Means for Clear Lake Shores Families: These cases provide a roadmap. They show how courts and juries view institutional knowledge, cover-ups, and delayed medical care. They prove that national fraternities and universities have been on notice for decades. When we investigate a case at a Texas school, we use these national patterns to establish foreseeability and gross negligence.

Texas University Focus: Where Clear Lake Shores Students Attend

Clear Lake Shores families often send students to universities across our great state. Whether your child attends the University of Houston, Texas A&M, UT Austin, SMU, Baylor, or another Texas campus, hazing is a documented risk. Here is what you need to know about the landscape at these major institutions.

University of Houston (UH) – In Our Own Backyard

For families in Clear Lake Shores and across Galveston County, UH is a major destination, just a short drive away. The recent Pi Kappa Phi case exemplifies the severe risks present on this campus.

• Recent Major Case: The Leonel Bermudez lawsuit is a active, high-stakes example. The complaint details hazing at the UH-area Pi Kappa Phi house, a residence on Culmore Drive, and workouts at Yellowstone Boulevard Park. The alleged conduct led to rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure, requiring hospitalization. This case, which you can read about in the Hoodline summary, names 13 individual members, the UH Board of Regents, and the national fraternity as defendants.
• UH’s Greek Ecosystem: UH hosts a large and diverse Greek community with Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic, National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and Multicultural Greek Council chapters. Fraternities like Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, and Pi Kappa Alpha have active chapters. Public records show numerous Greek organizations registered in Texas, including entities supporting these chapters.
• For UH Families: If an incident occurs, jurisdiction may involve UHPD or the Houston Police Department. Civil cases would typically be filed in Harris County courts. The proximity to our Houston office allows for immediate, localized investigation and evidence preservation.

Texas A&M University – Corps Culture & Greek Life

• Corps of Cadets Hazing: The Corps has faced serious allegations, including a 2023 lawsuit where a cadet alleged being bound in a “roasted pig” position with an apple in his mouth during degrading hazing rituals.
• Fraternity Incidents: A Sigma Alpha Epsilon lawsuit alleged pledges were doused with industrial-strength cleaner, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin grafts. The chapter was suspended.
• For Families: A&M’s combination of a powerful Greek system and the intense tradition of the Corps creates multiple high-risk environments. Investigations often require untangling deeply ingrained “traditions.”

University of Texas at Austin – Transparency & Repeated Violations

• Public Hazing Log: UT maintains a public online log of hazing violations, offering more transparency than most schools. Recent entries show sanctions against groups like Pi Kappa Alpha for forced milk consumption and calisthenics, and spirit groups for alcohol-related hazing.
• Pattern of Issues: The public record reveals recurring problems with certain organizations, demonstrating institutional knowledge of ongoing risks.
• Legal Venue: Cases involving UT often play out in Travis County courts. The public violation log can be a powerful tool in establishing a pattern of negligence in civil litigation.

Southern Methodist University (SMU) – Private School Dynamics

• Kappa Alpha Order Suspension: In 2017, the chapter was suspended for paddling, forced drinking, and sleep deprivation of new members.
• Private University Considerations: As a private institution, SMU has different legal exposures than public universities, but it is still subject to federal laws like Title IX and the Stop Campus Hazing Act. Civil lawsuits can compel discovery of internal records that are not publicly disclosed.

Baylor University – A Complex Institutional History

• Baseball Team Hazing (2020): 14 players were suspended following a hazing investigation, highlighting that the problem extends beyond Greek life.
• Broader Context: Baylor’s history with institutional responses to misconduct, including the football sexual assault scandal, informs how hazing cases might be managed internally. External legal pressure is often critical to ensure a thorough, victim-centered investigation.

The Common Thread: At each of these universities—and the many others across Texas where Clear Lake Shores students study—hazing persists because the systems designed to prevent it are often reactive, not proactive. They address incidents after they cause harm, rather than dismantling the cultures that encourage them.

Behind the Letters: National Fraternity & Sorority Histories

When a hazing incident occurs at a UH or Texas A&M chapter, it is rarely the first time that national organization has faced such allegations. This history is not just background noise; it is central to establishing liability. National headquarters are supposed to supervise their chapters and enforce risk management policies. A pattern of similar incidents across the country shows they knew or should have known the risks.

How National Patterns Create Local Liability

National fraternities and sororities maintain insurance, collect dues, and issue chapter charters. In return, they have a legal duty to exercise reasonable care in supervision. When we investigate a case, we look at the national organization’s history to answer key questions:

• Did they have constructive notice that this type of hazing was a foreseeable risk in their chapters?
• Were their anti-hazing policies merely window-dressing, or were they meaningfully enforced?
• Did prior incidents at other chapters result in sufficient corrective action to prevent recurrence?

High-Risk National Organizations with Documented Histories

• Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike): Involved in the Stone Foltz death ($10M settlement) and other major alcohol hazing cases nationwide.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE): Has faced countless hazing allegations, including the chemical burn case at Texas A&M and a traumatic brain injury lawsuit at the University of Alabama. It has been called a “frat with an especially lethal history” by researchers.
• Pi Kappa Phi: The national headquarters is a defendant in the active UH lawsuit involving Leonel Bermudez and was involved in the Andrew Coffey death at Florida State.
• Phi Delta Theta: Central to the Max Gruver case at LSU, which sparked felony hazing legislation.
• Kappa Alpha Order: The SMU chapter was suspended for hazing, and other chapters nationwide have faced similar allegations.

This data matters for your case. If your child was hazed by a chapter of a national organization with a known history of the same conduct, we can argue the national body was negligent in its supervision. This can bring deeper insurance resources into play and create leverage for meaningful settlement and reform.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Strategy & Damages

Pursuing a hazing case requires a methodical, evidence-driven approach. It is about constructing an undeniable narrative of what happened, who is responsible, and the profound harm caused. At Attorney911, we treat these cases like the complex institutional investigations they are.

The Evidence That Wins Cases

Modern hazing leaves a digital and paper trail. Our investigative process focuses on:

• Digital Forensics: Securing deleted GroupMe, WhatsApp, and text message threads. Recovering social media posts, Instagram stories, and location data. We know how to preserve this evidence before it vanishes.
• Internal Documents: Obtaining pledge manuals, chapter meeting minutes, risk management reports, and communications between local chapters and national headquarters.
• University Records: Using public records requests and discovery to obtain prior conduct files on the involved organization, campus police reports, and Clery Act filings.
• Medical & Psychological Records: Documenting the full scope of injury—from emergency room reports for acute alcohol poisoning or physical trauma to long-term psychiatric evaluations for PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
• Witness Testimony: Interviewing other pledges, former members, roommates, and advisors who may have witnessed events or the culture that enabled them.

Understanding Damages: What Can Be Recovered

The goal of a civil lawsuit is to make the victim whole and hold wrongdoers accountable. Recoverable damages in a hazing case can include:

• Economic Damages: Past and future medical expenses, lost tuition from withdrawn semesters, and loss of future earning capacity if injuries are permanent.
• Non-Economic Damages: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, humiliation, and loss of enjoyment of life.
• Wrongful Death Damages: If hazing leads to death, families can recover funeral costs, loss of financial support, and damages for grief and loss of companionship.
• Punitive Damages: In cases of particularly egregious or reckless conduct, courts may award punitive damages to punish the defendant and deter future behavior.

We work with life-care planners, economists, and medical experts to build a comprehensive picture of the lifelong impact of hazing injuries, ensuring we seek full and fair compensation.

Overcoming Institutional Defense Tactics

Universities and national fraternities have sophisticated legal teams. We anticipate and counter their common defenses:

• “The Victim Consented”: We cite Texas Law §37.155 and use evidence of coercion and power imbalance to nullify this argument.
• “It Was a Rogue Chapter”: We subpoena national records to show prior knowledge and inadequate supervision.
• “It Happened Off-Campus”: We establish that the university or national organization still exercised control and that the risk was foreseeable.
• “Sovereign Immunity” (Public Universities): We argue exceptions for gross negligence or pursue claims under statutes like Title IX that waive immunity.

Our insider knowledge is key. Mr. Lupe Peña, our associate attorney, spent years as an insurance defense attorney for large companies. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurers evaluate claims, deploy delay tactics, and fight coverage. We use that knowledge to our clients’ advantage.

Practical Guide for Clear Lake Shores Parents & Students

For Parents: Recognizing the Signs & Taking Action

Warning Signs Your Child May Be Being Hazed:

• Physical: Unexplained injuries, burns, or limping; extreme exhaustion; sudden weight change; signs of alcohol or drug use.
• Behavioral: Becoming secretive or withdrawn; obsessive phone use checking group chats; intense fear of displeasing older members; dropping old friends and activities.
• Academic: Grades plummeting; missing classes or falling asleep in school; losing scholarships.
• Digital: Constant, anxious monitoring of GroupMe or WhatsApp; being required to share location; posting humiliating content online.

If You Suspect Hazing:

1. Talk Calmly: Ask open-ended questions. “What does a typical week as a new member look like?” “Is there anything that’s made you uncomfortable?”
2. Prioritize Safety: If there is immediate danger or injury, call 911.
3. Preserve Evidence: Help your child screenshot everything—texts, group chats, social media posts. Photograph injuries. Do not let them delete anything.
4. Seek Medical Care: Get a thorough medical evaluation. Tell the doctor the injuries may be hazing-related so it’s documented.
5. Consult a Lawyer Before Reporting: Contact us at 1-888-ATTY-911. We can guide you on how to report to the university or police in a way that protects your child’s rights and preserves evidence. We can also interface with the school on your behalf.

For Students: Your Rights & Safety

Is This Hazing? Ask Yourself:

• Would I do this if I truly had a free choice, without fear of being kicked out or ridiculed?
• Is this activity secret? Would the university or my parents approve if they knew the details?
• Does this endanger me physically or mentally?

How to Exit Safely:

• Your physical safety comes first. If you are in danger, call 911.
• You have the legal right to quit anytime. Send a clear, written resignation to the chapter president (email or text is best).
• Do not attend “one last meeting” where pressure or intimidation might occur.
• If you fear retaliation, report those threats immediately to campus police and the Dean of Students.

Preserve Evidence:

• Screenshot all communications. In Texas, you can legally record conversations you are a part of.
• Save everything, even if it’s embarrassing. This evidence is crucial.
• Watch our video on using your phone to document evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs.

Critical Mistakes That Can Damage a Case

1. Deleting Evidence: It can look like a cover-up and destroys your strongest leverage.
2. Confronting the Organization First: This gives them time to destroy evidence, lawyer up, and coach witnesses.
3. Signing University “Resolution” Forms: These often contain waivers of your right to sue. Do not sign anything without an attorney.
4. Posting on Social Media: Defense attorneys scour social media for inconsistencies. Let your lawyer control the narrative.
5. Waiting Too Long: Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and statutes of limitations run out. Texas generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file suit, but the clock starts ticking immediately.

Why Clear Lake Shores Families Choose Attorney911 for Hazing Cases

When your family faces the trauma of hazing, you need more than a generic personal injury firm. You need attorneys who understand the unique ecosystem of universities, national fraternities, and Texas law. You need a team with the experience to investigate like detectives, the tenacity to face billion-dollar institutions, and the compassion to guide you through this crisis.

Our Unmatched Texas Hazing Litigation Capability

• Active, High-Stakes Litigation: We are not theorists. We are actively litigating one of the most serious hazing cases in Texas—the Leonel Bermudez vs. University of Houston & Pi Kappa Phi lawsuit. We are in the fight right now, facing the same defenses and tactics that other Texas families will encounter.
• The Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine: We maintain a proprietary database drawn from public records, tracking over 1,423 Greek organizations across 25 Texas metros. This isn’t abstract; it’s practical intelligence. When we take your case, we don’t start from zero. We already understand the network of housing corporations, alumni chapters, and national entities behind the letters.
  • Example Public Records: Our research includes entities like the “Beta Nu Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Housing Corporation Inc” (EIN 462267515, Frisco, TX) and the “Pi Kappa Phi Delta Omega Chapter Building Corporation” (EIN 371768785, Missouri City, TX), showing the financial and legal structures behind campus chapters.
• Insider Insurance Knowledge (Mr. Lupe Peña): Mr. Peña is a former insurance defense attorney for a national firm. He knows how fraternity and university insurers value claims, fight coverage, and use delay tactics. We know their playbook because we used to run it.
• Complex Institutional Litigation Experience (Ralph Manginello): Our managing partner was one of the few Texas attorneys involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation, taking on one of the world’s largest corporations. We are not intimidated by the deep pockets and legal teams of national fraternities or major universities.
• Dual Civil & Criminal Expertise: Ralph Manginello’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) means we understand the criminal side of hazing cases. We can advise on interactions with law enforcement and navigate cases where criminal charges are also pending.
• Comprehensive Investigative Network: We have a network of experts we deploy: digital forensics specialists to recover deleted messages, medical experts to explain lifelong injuries, economists to calculate damages, and psychologists to document trauma.

We Serve Families Throughout Texas, Including Clear Lake Shores

While our offices are in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we serve families across Texas. If your child was hazed at any Texas university—whether it’s UH, Texas A&M, UT, SMU, Baylor, Texas State, Texas Tech, or anywhere else—we have the knowledge, resources, and determination to help.

We understand the unique concerns of Clear Lake Shores and Galveston County families. We know the courts, the universities, and the legal landscape. More importantly, we understand the profound emotional toll this takes on a family. Our mission is to shoulder the legal burden so you can focus on healing.

Your Free, Confidential Consultation

If you suspect your child has been hazed, time is your most important asset. Evidence fades, memories blur, and organizations close ranks.

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

• Listen compassionately to your story.
• Review any evidence you have gathered.
• Explain your family’s legal rights and options under Texas law.
• Outline the investigation process.
• Answer all your questions about timelines, costs, and what to expect.

We work on a contingency fee basis for personal injury cases, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we win your case. This ensures access to justice for every family, regardless of financial means.

Hablamos Español. Mr. Lupe Peña provides fluent Spanish-language legal services.

Call us today. Let us help you get answers, secure accountability, and protect your child’s future.

Contact The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC / Attorney911
Phone: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Direct: (713) 528-9070 | Cell: (713) 443-4781
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Email: ralph@atty911.com or lupe@atty911.com

Plain Text Links to Key Resources

News Coverage of the Active UH Hazing Case:

• Click2Houston (KPRC 2) Report: 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) Report: 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 That Can Ruin a Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IYsoxOSxY
• How Contingency Fees Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc

Firm Website: https://attorney911.com

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
Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, Texas
Call: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
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