Complete Guide to Hazing, Texas Law, and University Accountability for Town of Lakeview Families

If your child has left the familiar, quiet streets of Town of Lakeview for the bustling campus life of a Texas university, you’ve entrusted them to an institution promising growth, safety, and community. The nightmare for any Hall County parent begins with a phone call—or worse, silence—when that trust is shattered. Imagine your student, eager to belong, caught in a late-night “tradition” at a fraternity house, Corps dormitory, or athletic facility. They’re exhausted, pressured, and afraid to say no. An injury occurs, or they are forced to consume dangerous amounts of alcohol. The students around them, sworn to secrecy, hesitate to call for help. This is not a distant abstraction; it is a present reality on Texas campuses, and families right here in the Town of Lakeview and across Hall County have the right to understand it fully.

This comprehensive guide is written for you—parents, guardians, and students in the Town of Lakeview and throughout the Texas Panhandle. We will explain what modern hazing truly looks like, the Texas and federal laws designed to combat it, and the painful lessons from national tragedies. We will focus sharply on the universities where your children are most likely to be: the University of Houston, Texas A&M, UT Austin, SMU, and Baylor. Most critically, we will unpack an active, severe case unfolding right now in our state that proves the urgency of this issue: the $10 million hazing lawsuit against the University of Houston and the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, which our firm, Attorney911, is litigating.

Our goal is to empower you with knowledge. This is general educational information. For advice specific to your family’s situation, we encourage you to contact us for a confidential consultation. We serve families across Texas, including those in the Town of Lakeview, Hall County, and the surrounding Panhandle region.

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.
    • 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: Evidence disappears fast. We can help preserve it and protect your child’s rights. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for an immediate, confidential consultation.

Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like in Town of Lakeview and Beyond

For families in the Town of Lakeview, hazing might conjure images of old movies: silly pranks or mild embarrassment. The reality in 2025 is far more sinister, systematic, and dangerous. Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act—on or off campus—directed against a student for the purpose of joining or maintaining status in a group, which endangers their mental or physical health or safety. Crucially, a student’s “agreement” under intense peer pressure and power imbalance is not a legal defense.

Modern hazing tactics have evolved into clear categories:

1. Alcohol and Substance Hazing: This remains the most common and deadly. It includes forced chugging, “lineup” drinking games, “Big/Little” nights with handles of liquor, and coerced consumption of drugs or unknown substances.

2. Physical Hazing: This extends beyond paddling to include extreme, punitive calisthenics (“smokings”), sleep deprivation, food/water restriction, exposure to extreme elements, and dangerous “tests” like blindfolded tackles.

3. Sexualized and Humiliating Hazing: This involves forced nudity, simulated sexual acts, degrading costumes or positions, and acts infused with racist, sexist, or homophobic overtones designed to strip away dignity.

4. Psychological Hazing: This encompasses verbal abuse, threats, isolation from non-members, forced confessions, and public shaming in meetings or online.

5. Digital Hazing: A hallmark of today’s abuse, this includes 24/7 control via group chats (GroupMe, WhatsApp), mandatory location sharing, social media dares, and coerced creation of compromising content for platforms like TikTok or Snapchat.

Hazing is not confined to fraternities. It persists in sororities, Corps of Cadets programs, athletic teams, spirit groups (like cheerleading or marching bands), and other campus organizations. The common threads are an imbalance of power, a culture of secrecy, and the dangerous guise of “tradition.”

Law & Liability Framework: Texas and Federal Laws Protecting Your Child

When hazing impacts a student from Town of Lakeview, Texas law provides the foundation for accountability. Understanding this framework is crucial for Hall County families.

Texas Hazing Law (Education Code Chapter 37)

Texas has specific, robust anti-hazing statutes:

• Definition: Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers a student’s physical or mental health for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or membership in a group.
• Criminal Penalties: Hazing is a Class B misdemeanor. It becomes a Class A misdemeanor if it causes injury and a state jail felony if it causes serious bodily injury or death. Individuals can also be charged for failing to report hazing or retaliating against those who do.
• Organizational Liability: The fraternity, sorority, or club itself can be prosecuted and fined up to $10,000.
• Consent is NOT a Defense: Texas law (§ 37.155) explicitly states that a victim’s “consent” is irrelevant. This legally acknowledges the coercive power dynamics at play.
• Good-Faith Reporting Immunity: Those who report hazing in good faith to authorities are immune from civil or criminal liability, encouraging bystanders to call for help.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases

It’s important to distinguish the two paths:

• Criminal Cases: Brought by the state (DA) to punish wrongdoing with jail, fines, or probation. Charges can include hazing, assault, furnishing alcohol to minors, or manslaughter.
• Civil Cases: Brought by victims and their families to obtain compensation for harms and losses. These cases focus on negligence, wrongful death, and holding all responsible parties—individuals, chapters, nationals, and universities—financially accountable. A criminal conviction is not required to pursue a civil case.

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

Federal laws add critical layers:

• Title IX: If hazing involves sexual harassment or gender-based hostility, universities have federal obligations to investigate and address it.
• Clery Act: Requires universities to disclose campus crime statistics, which can include hazing-related assaults.
• Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): This new law requires colleges receiving federal aid to increase transparency in hazing reporting and strengthen prevention programs, with full implementation by 2026.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

A thorough hazing lawsuit identifies every entity with responsibility:

1. Individual Students: Those who planned, executed, or covered up the acts.
2. The Local Chapter: As an organized entity.
3. The National Headquarters: For failing to supervise, enforce policies, or act on known patterns.
4. The University: For negligent supervision, deliberate indifference to known risks, or Title IX violations.
5. Third Parties: Property owners, landlords, or alcohol providers.

National Hazing Case Patterns: The Tragic Scripts Repeated in Texas

National tragedies have exposed predictable, repeating patterns of hazing. These cases are not just history; they are a warning and a legal roadmap for Texas families.

The Alcohol Poisoning Pattern

• Timothy Piazza – Penn State, Beta Theta Pi (2017): A bid-acceptance night of forced drinking led to fatal falls. Brothers delayed calling 911 for hours, captured on chapter house security cameras. The case resulted in massive criminal charges and Pennsylvania’ “Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law.”
• Max Gruver – LSU, Phi Delta Theta (2017): A “Bible study” drinking game where incorrect answers mandated drinking led to a fatal BAC of 0.495%. This spurred Louisiana’s felony Max Gruver Act.
• Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha (2021): A pledge was forced to drink a bottle of whiskey during a “Big/Little” night. His death led to a $10 million total settlement ($7M from the national fraternity, ~$3M from the university) and criminal convictions.

The Physical & Ritualized Hazing Pattern

• Chun “Michael” Deng – Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi (2013): At a retreat, a pledge was blindfolded, weighted down, and repeatedly tackled in a “glass ceiling” ritual. He died from traumatic brain injury. The national fraternity was criminally convicted, banned from Pennsylvania, and individuals were jailed.

The Athletic Program Hazing Pattern

• Northwestern University Football (2023-2025): Widespread allegations of sexualized and racist hazing led to multiple lawsuits, the firing of the head coach, and confidential settlements, proving hazing is endemic in high-profile sports.

What This Means for Town of Lakeview Families: These cases show that hazing methods are tragically formulaic. When the same patterns emerge at Texas schools—forced drinking, violent rituals, cover-ups—they demonstrate foreseeability. National organizations and universities cannot claim ignorance. This pattern evidence is powerful in court.

Texas Focus: Where Town of Lakeview Families Send Their Kids

Parents in the Town of Lakeview and Hall County often see their children attend universities across Texas, drawn to both major hubs and regional campuses. Understanding the specific landscape of these schools is vital.

Universities Relevant to Town of Lakeview and Panhandle Families

Based on proximity and common enrollment patterns, families from our area frequently have students at:

• Texas A&M University (College Station)
• Texas Tech University (Lubbock)
• West Texas A&M University (Canyon)
• University of Texas at Austin
• University of Houston

We will focus on five major hubs with significant Greek life and documented hazing histories.

1. University of Houston (UH) – The Active Crisis

For Town of Lakeview Families: While Houston is hours from the Panhandle, UH draws students from across Texas. Its current, severe hazing case sets a critical precedent for statewide accountability.

The Flagship Case: Leonel Bermudez v. UH & Pi Kappa Phi
Right now, our firm is actively litigating one of the most serious hazing cases in the country. In late 2025, we filed a $10 million lawsuit on behalf of Leonel Bermudez, a UH student and Pi Kappa Phi (Beta Nu chapter) pledge.

• The Hazing: Bermudez was subjected to systemic abuse in Fall 2025, including carrying a degrading “pledge fanny pack,” enforced dress codes, overnight driving duties, and extreme physical hazing. This included being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding,” forced consumption of milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting, and a November 3 workout of 100+ push-ups and 500 squats under threat of expulsion.
• The Catastrophe: This led to rhabdomyolysis (severe muscle breakdown) and acute kidney failure. He passed brown urine, could not stand, and was hospitalized for four days with critically high creatine kinase levels, facing a risk of permanent kidney damage.
• The Defendants: The lawsuit names the University of Houston, the UH System Board of Regents, Pi Kappa Phi’s national headquarters, the Beta Nu housing corporation, and 13 individual fraternity leaders.
• The Institutional Response: Following reports, Pi Kappa Phi HQ suspended the chapter on November 6, 2025. On November 14, chapter members voted to surrender their charter, shutting it down. UH called the conduct “deeply disturbing” and promised disciplinary and criminal referrals.

This case, covered by Click2Houston and ABC13, is not an isolated incident. It is proof of the severe, ongoing risk at Texas institutions.

UH’s Greek Ecosystem: UH hosts a large Greek community with Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Multicultural Greek Council chapters. This diversity means hazing risks are not limited to any single type of organization.

What UH Parents Should Do: Report immediately to the UH Dean of Students and UHPD. Document everything. Understand that the university’s internal process is separate from your family’s right to seek civil accountability and compensation for medical harm and trauma.

2. Texas A&M University – Corps Culture and Greek Life

For Town of Lakeview Families: Texas A&M is a primary destination for many Texas students. Its unique Corps of Cadets culture and powerful Greek system present specific hazing risks.

Documented Incidents:

• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Chemical Burns Lawsuit (2021): Pledges alleged they were doused with a mixture containing industrial-strength cleaner, raw eggs, and spit, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin graft surgeries. The lawsuit sought $1 million, and the chapter was suspended.
• Corps of Cadets “Roasted Pig” Lawsuit (2023): A cadet alleged degrading hazing, including being bound between beds in a simulated sexual position with an apple in his mouth. The lawsuit sought over $1 million in damages.

Texas A&M’s Landscape: The university has extensive anti-hazing policies and reporting channels. However, the deeply ingrained traditions within both the Corps and fraternities can foster an environment where abuse is normalized as “building discipline.”

What Texas A&M Parents Should Do: Be aware of the dual risks in Greek life and the Corps. If an incident occurs, reporting should go to the Student Conduct Office and, if appropriate, the Corps leadership. Evidence collection is paramount, as traditions often rely on secrecy.

3. University of Texas at Austin – Transparency and Repeated Violations

For Town of Lakeview Families: UT Austin’s prestige attracts top students. It also leads Texas in one respect: public transparency of hazing violations.

Public Hazing Log: UT maintains a public online log of hazing violations, a resource families should check. Examples include:

• Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members were directed to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics, resulting in chapter probation.
• Texas Wranglers (Spirit Group): Sanctioned for forced workouts and alcohol-related hazing.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Assault Case (2024): An Australian exchange student allegedly assaulted at an SAE party suffered a dislocated leg, broken nose, and fractured tibia, filing a lawsuit for over $1 million.

What UT Austin Parents Should Do: Utilize UT’s public violation log to research any organization your child is joining. Report incidents to the Dean of Students and UTPD. The public record of prior violations can be powerful evidence in a civil case, proving the university’s prior knowledge.

4. Southern Methodist University (SMU) – Private University Dynamics

For Town of Lakeview Families: SMU’s private, affluent campus has a prominent Greek life scene with its own history of incidents.

Documented Incident:

• Kappa Alpha Order (2017): The chapter was suspended after reports of paddling, forced drinking, and sleep deprivation. It faced recruiting restrictions until 2021.

SMU’s Framework: As a private university, SMU has slightly different legal exposures than public schools but maintains strict anti-hazing policies and anonymous reporting tools like “Real Response.”

What SMU Parents Should Do: Private settlements and disciplinary actions may be less public. Insist on transparency from the administration. An experienced attorney can help navigate the private university landscape and pursue discovery to uncover the full truth.

5. Baylor University – A Campus in Reformation

For Town of Lakeview Families: Baylor’s religious identity exists alongside a significant Greek system and athletic culture with a known history of scrutiny.

Documented Incident:

• Baylor Baseball Hazing (2020): 14 players were suspended following a hazing investigation, highlighting that abuse extends beyond Greek life to athletic teams.

Baylor’s Context: Following a major Title IX scandal, Baylor has publicly committed to reforming campus culture. However, hazing persists, demonstrating the gap between policy and practice.

What Baylor Parents Should Do: Scrutinize both Greek and athletic commitments. Report to Baylor’s Title IX Office if any harassment is involved, and to the Student Conduct office. Given the university’s recent history, meticulous documentation and legal advocacy are crucial.

The Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine: The Organizations Behind the Letters

When hazing occurs, holding the right parties accountable requires knowing who they are. Our firm maintains a proprietary data engine built from public records—including IRS filings (B83 organizations), university rosters, and metro-level business data—to map the complex network of Greek entities in Texas. For Town of Lakeview families, this means we don’t start from scratch.

The Scale in Texas: Public records show over 125 Texas-registered Greek organizations (house corporations, alumni chapters, honor societies) with formal Employer Identification Numbers (EINs). Across 25 major metro areas, the total network exceeds 1,400 entities.

A Sample from the Public Record:
To illustrate the depth of this network, here are examples of registered organizations relevant to campuses Town of Lakeview students attend:

• KAPPA SIGMA – MU CAMMA CHAPTER INC, EIN 133048786, 3007 Earl Rudder Fwy S, College Station, TX 77845 (IRS B83 filing).
• BETA NU PI KAPPA PHI FRATERNITY HOUSING CORPORATION INC, EIN 462267515, 10601 Big Horn Trl, Frisco, TX 75035 (IRS B83 filing).
• PI KAPPA PHI DELTA OMEGA CHAPTER BUILDING CORPORATION, EIN 371768785, 4102 Eastshore St, Missouri City, TX 77459 (IRS B83 filing).
• TEXAS KAPPA SIGMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC, EIN 741380362, PO Box 470061, Fort Worth, TX 76147 (IRS B83 filing).
• SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY EPSILON XI CHAPTER, EIN 746084905, 4300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204 (IRS B83 filing).

Why This Data Matters: This network isn’t abstract. In the UH Pi Kappa Phi case, the Beta Nu Housing Corporation Inc. is a named defendant. These entities often hold insurance policies, own property, and are the legal “deep pockets” behind chapter activities. Our ability to immediately identify and investigate these organizations is a critical advantage for our clients.

Fraternities & Sororities: National Histories That Predict Local Danger

The national organization behind a local chapter matters profoundly. When a chapter at UH or Texas A&M repeats a hazing script that has already caused death elsewhere, it demonstrates reckless indifference.

Pattern Evidence from National Brands:

• Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ): National pattern of fatal alcohol hazing (Stone Foltz, BGSU; David Bogenberger, NIU). Their “Big/Little” night is a known, foreseeable danger.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ): One of the deadliest fraternities historically, with multiple alcohol-poisoning deaths and severe injury cases nationwide, including lawsuits at Texas A&M and UT Austin.
• Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ): The Max Gruver death at LSU exemplifies their dangerous drinking game “traditions.”
• Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ): The Andrew Coffey death at Florida State and the active UH case show a pattern of severe physical and alcohol hazing.
• Kappa Alpha Order (ΚΑ): A history of paddling and physical abuse incidents, including the suspended chapter at SMU.

For a Town of Lakeview parent, this means: if your child is pledging an organization with a national history of hazing deaths, the national headquarters likely knew or should have known the risks their local chapter was taking. This “foreseeability” is a cornerstone of negligence claims and can support claims for punitive damages.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Strategy, and Damages

Pursuing accountability is a complex, investigative process. Here is how a serious hazing case is built.

Critical Evidence Collection

The evidence window closes rapidly. Preservation is key:

• Digital Evidence: Group chats (GroupMe, WhatsApp), text messages, social media posts (Instagram stories, TikTok, Snapchat screenshots), and emails. We work with digital forensics experts to recover deleted data.
• Media: Photos and videos of injuries, events, or locations.
• Documents: Pledge manuals, chapter bylaws, university disciplinary records (obtained via discovery).
• Medical Records: ER reports, hospitalizations, lab results (like CK levels for rhabdomyolysis), and psychological evaluations for PTSD, anxiety, or depression.
• Witness Testimony: Other pledges, former members, roommates, and bystanders.

Our video on using your phone to document evidence provides practical steps for families.

Recoverable Damages for Town of Lakeview Families

A civil lawsuit seeks to make the victim and family whole and deter future misconduct. Recoverable damages include:

• Economic Damages: All medical bills (past and future), lost wages, costs of therapy, and diminished future earning capacity if injuries are permanent.
• Non-Economic Damages: Compensation for physical pain, emotional suffering, trauma, humiliation, and loss of enjoyment of life.
• Wrongful Death Damages (if applicable): Funeral costs, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship for the family.
• Punitive Damages: In cases of egregious misconduct, courts may award damages to punish the defendant and deter others.

Every case is unique. Outcomes depend on the specific facts, which is why a thorough investigation is non-negotiable.

Overcoming Institutional Defenses

Universities and nationals have sophisticated defense playbooks. We anticipate and counter them:

• “The Pledge Consented”: Texas law voids this defense. We demonstrate the coercive power imbalance.
• “It Was a Rogue Chapter”: We subpoena national records to show prior incidents and inadequate supervision, proving foreseeability.
• “It Happened Off-Campus”: Liability extends to activities a university sponsors or knows about. The Pi Delta Psi conviction for an off-campus retreat proves this.
• “We Have Anti-Hazing Policies”: We show the gap between paper policies and real-world enforcement or cover-ups.

Our insider knowledge is key. Mr. Lupe Peña, a former insurance defense attorney for a national firm, knows exactly how fraternity and university insurers will try to deny, delay, and minimize claims. You can learn more about Mr. Peña’s background at https://attorney911.com/attorneys/lupe-pena/.

Practical Guides & FAQs for Town of Lakeview Parents and Students

For Parents: Warning Signs and Action Steps

Warning Signs:

• Unexplained injuries, bruises, or burns.
• Extreme fatigue, changes in sleep patterns.
• Sudden secrecy about group activities.
• Personality shifts: anxiety, depression, withdrawal.
• Constant, anxious phone use related to group chats.
• Declining academic performance.

What to Do:

1. Talk Openly: Ask non-judgmental questions. “Are you safe?” “Is anything making you uncomfortable?”
2. Prioritize Medical Care: Seek immediate attention for any injury or intoxication.
3. Preserve Evidence: Help your child screenshot messages and photograph injuries. Write down a timeline.
4. Seek Legal Counsel Early: Before reporting to the university, consult with an attorney to understand your rights and protect evidence. Contact us at 1-888-ATTY-911.

For Students: Your Rights and Safety

• You Have the Right to Be Safe: No tradition justifies abuse.
• You Can Report Anonymously: Use campus hotlines or the National Anti-Hazing Hotline (1-888-NOT-HAZE).
• Texas Law Protects Good-Faith Reporters: You have immunity for calling 911 or reporting in an emergency.
• Exiting is an Option: Your safety is more important than membership. A lawyer can help you navigate exiting safely if you fear retaliation.

Critical Mistakes That Can Harm a Case

Our video on client mistakes that can ruin an injury case details these pitfalls. Key errors include:

• Deleting digital evidence (texts, photos).
• Confronting the fraternity/sorority directly, prompting evidence destruction.
• Signing university settlement offers without legal advice, often for far less than the case is worth.
• Posting details on social media, giving defense attorneys ammunition.
• Waiting too long. Texas has a statute of limitations. Learn more in our video on Texas statutes of limitations.

Frequently Asked Questions

“Can we sue a university in Texas for hazing?”
Yes. While public universities have certain immunity defenses, exceptions exist for gross negligence, Title IX violations, and when suing individual employees. Private universities like SMU and Baylor have fewer barriers. Each case is fact-specific.

“How long do we have to file a lawsuit?”
Generally, two years from the date of injury in Texas, but complex rules around discovery of harm and cover-ups can apply. Do not wait. Evidence and memories fade.

“Will this be public? Will my child’s name be in the news?”
We prioritize client privacy. Many cases settle confidentially before trial. We can seek protective orders and sealed records to shield your family’s identity whenever possible.

“How much does it cost to hire your firm?”
We work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay no upfront fees or costs. We only get paid if we recover money for you. Watch our video explaining how contingency fees work.

About Attorney911: Why We Fight for Hazing Victims and Their Families

When your family faces a hazing crisis, you need advocates who understand the playbook of powerful institutions because they’ve faced it before. The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC (Attorney911) is not a general practice firm. We are Texas complex litigation specialists with a proven track record of taking on massive defendants and securing justice for the injured.

Our Credentials for Hazing Litigation:

• Active, High-Stakes Litigation: We are currently leading the Leonel Bermudez v. UH & Pi Kappa Phi $10 million hazing lawsuit. We are in the fight right now.
• Insider Insurance Knowledge: Attorney Lupe Peña spent years as an insurance defense attorney for a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurers value claims, deploy delay tactics, and fight coverage. We use their playbook against them.
• Experience Against Billion-Dollar Defendants: Managing Partner Ralph Manginello was one of the few Texas lawyers involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation. We are not intimidated by the deep pockets of national fraternities or university legal teams.
• Multi-Million Dollar Results: We have recovered millions for clients in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases, working with economists and life-care planners to fully value a claim.
• Dual Civil & Criminal Expertise: Ralph’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) means we understand the interplay between criminal hazing charges and civil lawsuits, allowing us to advise clients holistically.
• Data-Driven Investigation: Our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine, built from public records, gives us an unmatched starting point to identify all liable entities, from local house corporations to national headquarters.
• Spanish-Language Services: Mr. Peña speaks fluent Spanish (Se habla Español), ensuring we can serve all Texas families with comfort and clarity.

We believe in accountability that forces change. A confidential settlement that silences a family may help them financially, but it does little to prevent the next tragedy. We pursue cases that expose systemic failures, demand institutional reform, and honor the courage of victims and their families.

Call to Action for Town of Lakeview and Texas Panhandle Families

If you are a parent in the Town of Lakeview, Hall County, or anywhere in Texas, and you suspect your child has been hazed—whether at a Panhandle campus, Texas A&M, UT, or any school—you are not alone, and you have options.

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

• Listen compassionately to your story.
• Review any evidence you have gathered.
• Explain the legal landscape and your family’s potential rights.
• Outline the investigative process.
• Discuss all options, with absolutely no pressure to proceed.

We serve families statewide from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont. Distance is no barrier. We are committed to helping Texas families find answers, secure justice, and ensure no other student endures what your child has suffered.

Contact The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC / Attorney911 Today.

• Call our 24/7 line: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
• Direct Line: (713) 528-9070
• Website: https://attorney911.com
• Email Ralph Manginello: ralph@atty911.com
• Email Lupe Peña (Se habla Español): lupe@atty911.com

Let us help you take the first step toward accountability and healing.

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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