Hazing at Texas Campuses: A Comprehensive Legal Guide for Town of Tira and Texas Families

The Terrifying Reality Every Texas Parent Needs to Understand

Imagine receiving a call in the middle of the night—your child, a college student from Town of Tira, is in the emergency room. They were at a fraternity event at a school like Texas A&M Commerce or the University of Texas at Arlington, and something went terribly wrong. Through pain and confusion, they describe being forced to drink, endure humiliating acts, or participate in dangerous physical challenges. You feel helpless, angry, and overwhelmed, wondering how this could happen to your family here in Hopkins County.

This nightmare scenario is unfolding right now at campuses across Texas, affecting families just like yours in Town of Tira, Sulphur Springs, Commerce, and throughout Northeast Texas. We are The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, operating as Attorney911—the Legal Emergency Lawyers™—and we’re fighting these cases every day. Right now, we’re representing Leonel Bermudez in a $10 million hazing and abuse lawsuit against the University of Houston, the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter, its housing corporation, Pi Kappa Phi’s national headquarters, and 13 fraternity leaders.

Here in Texas, hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or harmless tradition—it’s a dangerous, often criminal practice that can destroy lives and families. This comprehensive guide is written specifically for families in Town of Tira, Hopkins County, and across Northeast Texas who have children at Texas universities. We’ll explain what hazing really looks like in 2025, how Texas law protects your family, and what legal options you have if your child has been harmed.

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)
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In the first 48 hours:

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

Contact an experienced hazing attorney within 24-48 hours:

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

What Hazing Really Looks Like in 2025: Beyond the Stereotypes

For families in Town of Tira and across Hopkins County, understanding modern hazing is crucial. The old stereotypes of harmless pranks have given way to sophisticated, dangerous practices that organizations work hard to hide. Hazing today is any forced, coerced, or strongly pressured action tied to joining, keeping membership, or gaining status in a group, where the behavior endangers physical or mental health, humiliates, or exploits.

The Five Categories of Modern Hazing

Alcohol and Substance Hazing
This remains the most common and most deadly form. It includes forced drinking games like “Big/Little” nights where pledges are given entire bottles of liquor, “Bible study” quizzes where wrong answers mean drinking, and lineups where new members chug alcohol until they vomit or pass out. In the Leonel Bermudez case at the University of Houston, Pi Kappa Phi pledges were forced to consume milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting, then forced to immediately sprint.

Physical Hazing
This includes paddling, beatings, extreme calisthenics (“smokings” with hundreds of push-ups or squats), sleep deprivation, food/water restriction, and exposure to extreme environments. In the Bermudez case, pledges were subjected to bear crawls, wheelbarrow races, “save-your-brother” drills, and cold-weather workouts in their underwear. Another UH pledge was hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth for over an hour.

Sexualized and Humiliating Hazing
This includes forced nudity, simulated sexual acts, degrading costumes, and acts with racial or sexist overtones. Pi Kappa Phi pledges at UH were required to carry a “pledge fanny pack” 24/7 containing condoms, a sex toy, nicotine devices, and other humiliating items. Failure to comply meant punishment or expulsion.

Psychological Hazing
This involves verbal abuse, threats, isolation, manipulation, forced confessions, and public shaming. New members are often cut off from non-members, required to ask permission for basic activities, and subjected to constant criticism and degradation.

Digital/Online Hazing
This is the newest frontier, where hazing moves to group chats like GroupMe, WhatsApp, and Discord. Pledges are required to respond instantly to messages at all hours, participate in online “challenges,” share compromising photos, or endure public humiliation on Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok.

Where Hazing Happens in Texas

While fraternities and sororities dominate headlines, hazing occurs across campus organizations:

Fraternities and Sororities (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, multicultural Greek organizations)
Corps of Cadets and ROTC programs like Texas A&M’s Corps
Athletic Teams from football to cheerleading
Spirit Groups like Texas Cowboys-type organizations
Marching Bands and Performance Groups
Academic and Service Organizations

For Town of Tira families with children at Texas A&M Commerce, East Texas Baptist University, or other Northeast Texas schools, understanding that hazing can occur in any organization with power imbalances is critical.

Texas Hazing Law: Your Family’s Legal Protection

As Texas-based attorneys, we operate under one of the nation’s most comprehensive hazing statutes. Texas Education Code Chapter 37, Subchapter F provides clear protections and consequences.

Texas Education Code § 37.151: The Definition That Matters

Hazing in Texas means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, on or off campus, by one person alone or with others, directed against a student, that:

Endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, AND
Occurs for the purpose of pledging, initiation into, affiliation with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization whose members include students.

This broad definition covers everything from forced drinking to psychological abuse, whether it happens at a fraternity house, an off-campus apartment, or a remote retreat. For Town of Tira families, this means protection extends regardless of location.

Criminal Penalties: § 37.152

Texas takes hazing seriously:

Class B Misdemeanor: Hazing that doesn’t cause serious injury (up to 180 days jail, fine up to $2,000)
Class A Misdemeanor: Hazing that causes injury requiring medical treatment
State Jail Felony: Hazing that causes serious bodily injury or death

Additionally, failing to report hazing or retaliating against reporters are separate misdemeanor offenses. In the UH Pi Kappa Phi case, the conduct was severe enough to potentially trigger felony charges.

Organizational Liability: § 37.153

Organizations can be criminally prosecuted if they authorized or encouraged hazing, or if officers knew about it and failed to report. Penalties include fines up to $10,000 per violation and university expulsion. This is why we name not just individual members but the entire organization in lawsuits.

The Most Important Protection: § 37.155 – Consent Is NOT a Defense

Texas law explicitly states: “It is not a defense to prosecution for hazing that the person being hazed consented to the hazing activity.” This means even if your child “agreed” to participate, the organization and individuals can still be held accountable. Courts recognize that “consent” under peer pressure and fear of exclusion isn’t true voluntary consent.

Good-Faith Reporting Immunity: § 37.154

Texas protects those who report hazing in good faith. Students who call for help in emergencies won’t face charges related to underage drinking or minor participation if they’re seeking medical assistance. This “medical amnesty” is critical for saving lives.

How Texas Compares Nationally

While Texas has strong laws, other states have enacted tougher legislation following high-profile deaths:

Pennsylvania’s Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law (2018)
Louisiana’s Max Gruver Act (2018) making hazing a felony
Ohio’s Collin’s Law (2021) upgrading hazing to felonies when drugs/alcohol cause harm
Florida’s Chad Meredith Law criminalizing hazing

Texas families benefit from our state’s comprehensive framework, but we continue advocating for even stronger protections.

National Hazing Cases: Patterns That Repeat at Texas Schools

The tragedies at other universities aren’t distant news—they’re blueprints for what can and does happen at Texas campuses. These cases show consistent patterns that we see repeated here.

The Alcohol Poisoning Pattern

Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State University, Pi Kappa Alpha (2021)
The 20-year-old pledge was forced to drink an entire bottle of alcohol during a “Big/Little” event. He died from alcohol poisoning, leading to a $10 million settlement ($7M from Pi Kappa Alpha national, ~$3M from BGSU) and multiple criminal convictions. This exact “Big/Little” drinking dynamic occurs at Texas schools.

Max Gruver – Louisiana State University, Phi Delta Theta (2017)
The 19-year-old died during a “Bible study” drinking game where wrong answers meant drinking. His BAC reached 0.495%, leading to Louisiana’s felony hazing statute and a $6.1 million verdict for his family. Similar quiz-based drinking games are common in Texas fraternities.

Andrew Coffey – Florida State University, Pi Kappa Phi (2017)
The pledge died during “Big Brother Night” after being given handles of hard liquor. This is the same national fraternity involved in the UH case we’re currently litigating, showing these patterns persist across chapters.

Physical and Ritualized Hazing

Chun “Michael” Deng – Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi (2013)
The pledge was blindfolded, weighted with a backpack, and repeatedly tackled during a “glass ceiling” ritual at a Pennsylvania retreat. He died from traumatic brain injuries, and the national fraternity was convicted of aggravated assault and involuntary manslaughter. This shows how dangerous off-campus retreats can be.

Athletic Program Hazing

Northwestern University Football (2023-2025)
Former players alleged sexualized, racist hazing within the football program, leading to multiple lawsuits, coach terminations, and confidential settlements. This proves hazing extends far beyond Greek life.

What These Cases Mean for Town of Tira Families

These national patterns repeat at Texas schools. When we see forced drinking at UH, physical abuse at Texas A&M, or dangerous rituals at UT Austin, we’re seeing the same scripts played out with Texas students. The legal strategies that succeeded in these national cases—holding nationals accountable, proving foreseeability, pursuing punitive damages—are exactly what we apply for Texas families.

Texas University Focus: Where Town of Tira Students Attend

Families in Town of Tira and Hopkins County send their children to universities throughout Texas. Understanding the specific hazing landscape at these schools is crucial for protection and accountability.

University of Houston: The Current Frontline

We’re currently litigating one of Texas’s most serious hazing cases at UH, representing Leonel Bermudez against Pi Kappa Phi. This case exemplifies the modern hazing crisis.

The Medical Catastrophe
After being forced through 100+ push-ups and 500 squats on November 3, 2025, Bermudez developed rhabdomyolysis (severe skeletal muscle breakdown) and acute kidney failure. He passed brown urine, couldn’t stand without help, and was hospitalized for four days with critically high creatine kinase levels. He faces ongoing risk of permanent kidney damage.

The Hazing Conduct
Beyond the extreme workouts, pledges endured:

The “pledge fanny pack” humiliation
Enforced dress codes and overnight driving duties
Cold-weather exposure in underwear
Being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding”
Forced consumption of milk, hot dogs, peppercorns until vomiting
Another pledge hog-tied face-down for over an hour

Institutional Response
Pi Kappa Phi national headquarters suspended the Beta Nu chapter on November 6, 2025, and members voted to surrender their charter on November 14. UH called the conduct “deeply disturbing” and promised disciplinary measures up to expulsion and cooperation with law enforcement.

For Town of Tira Families with UH Students
UHPD and Houston Police Department handle these cases. Civil suits are filed in Harris County courts. The transparency in this case—detailed in Click2Houston, ABC13, and Hoodline coverage—shows how thorough investigation can expose even the most entrenched hazing.

Texas A&M University System Including Commerce

For Town of Tira families, Texas A&M Commerce is a common choice, just 30 miles away. The A&M system has faced serious hazing issues.

Texas A&M University – College Station
The Corps of Cadets and Greek system have both faced allegations:

Corps “Roasted Pig” Case (2023): A cadet alleged being bound between beds in a “roasted pig” pose with an apple in his mouth during hazing, seeking over $1 million in damages
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chemical Burns (2021): Pledges alleged being covered in industrial-strength cleaner, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin graft surgeries
Ongoing rhabdomyolysis cases from extreme physical hazing

Texas A&M University – Commerce
As the closest major university to Town of Tira, A&M Commerce has its own Greek life system subject to the same risks. Families should know that hazing incidents here would involve local police and Hopkins/Hunt County courts initially.

University of Texas at Austin

UT’s relative transparency through its public Hazing Violations page provides insight into ongoing issues:

Recent Sanctions Include:

Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members directed to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics
Various spirit organizations sanctioned for forced workouts and alcohol-related hazing
Public logs showing repeated violations despite probation

For Town of Tira Families
While farther from Northeast Texas, many top students attend UT Austin. Cases here involve UTPD and Austin PD, with civil suits in Travis County. UT’s public violation database can be valuable evidence in litigation.

Other Relevant Northeast Texas Schools

East Texas Baptist University (Marshall)
Just 45 miles from Town of Tira, ETBU has Greek life and athletic programs where hazing could occur. Harrison County courts would have jurisdiction.

Texas A&M University – Texarkana
Serving the Northeast Texas region, this campus has growing Greek presence and faces the same risks as larger schools.

The Common Thread: Institutional Patterns

Across all Texas universities, we see:

Repeated violations by the same organizations
Inadequate enforcement of anti-hazing policies
Delayed or minimal responses to serious incidents
Pressure on families to accept confidential resolutions

For Town of Tira families, this means vigilance is required regardless of which Texas school your child attends.

Greek Life in Texas: The Organizational Network Behind the Letters

When hazing occurs, it’s not just “bad apples”—it’s often part of organizational patterns. Texas has one of the nation’s most extensive Greek ecosystems, with 1,423 fraternity and sorority organizations across 25 metros according to our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine.

The Texas Greek Ecosystem: What Town of Tira Families Need to Know

Our investigation has documented 125+ Texas-registered Greek organizations through IRS B83 filings, including house corporations, alumni chapters, and honor societies. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area that includes Hopkins County, there are 510 Greek organizations alone.

Examples from Public Records Around Town of Tira:

Kappa Sigma – Mu Gamma Chapter Inc
EIN: 273662583 | Lufkin, TX 75904
IRS B83 filing

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
EIN: 364091267 | Waco, TX 76710
IRS B83 filing

Beta Nu Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Housing Corporation Inc
EIN: 462267515 | Frisco, TX 75035
IRS B83 filing – Same national organization as UH case

Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
EIN: 263170920 | Denton, TX 76204
IRS B83 filing – Multiple campus chapters

Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation Inc
EIN: 741380362 | Fort Worth, TX 76147
Cause IQ metro listing

National Histories Matter: Patterns That Predict Risk

When we investigate hazing cases for Town of Tira families, we look at national patterns:

Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)
National history includes Stone Foltz’s death at BGSU ($10M settlement) and multiple other alcohol poisoning deaths. When we see Pike chapters at Texas schools, we know the “Big/Little” drinking script has proven deadly elsewhere.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
Multiple hazing-related deaths nationwide, traumatic brain injury lawsuits, and the Texas A&M chemical burns case. Their national pattern shows consistent risk.

Pi Kappa Phi
Andrew Coffey’s death at FSU and now our UH case. This national organization has demonstrated repeated failures to prevent known dangerous practices.

Phi Delta Theta
Max Gruver’s death at LSU led to felony hazing legislation. Their “Bible study” drinking game has proven fatal.

For Town of Tira families, this means: if a national organization has a history of hazing deaths or serious injuries at other chapters, that history can be used to show they knew or should have known the risks at Texas chapters.

How Nationals Try to Avoid Liability (And How We Counter It)

National fraternities use predictable defenses that we regularly defeat:

“We Didn’t Know” Defense
Nationals claim they had no idea about local chapter conduct. We subpoena their records to show prior complaints, incident reports, and pattern evidence across chapters.

“Rogue Chapter” Defense
They blame “bad apples” and point to anti-hazing policies. We show those policies were window-dressing, unenforced, and that prior violations received minimal punishment.

“Consent” Defense
They argue the victim agreed to participate. We use Texas law § 37.155 (consent not a defense) and psychological evidence about coercion and power imbalance.

“Off-Campus” Defense
They claim no jurisdiction over off-campus events. We show they collected dues, sent advisors, and maintained control regardless of location.

In the UH Pi Kappa Phi case, we’re holding the national organization accountable precisely because they had prior knowledge of these dangerous practices from other chapters.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Strategy, and Recovery

When Town of Tira families come to us after a hazing incident, we follow a proven investigation and litigation strategy developed from our 25+ years of complex litigation experience.

Critical Evidence Categories

Digital Evidence (Most Important Today)

Group chats: GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage, Discord, fraternity apps
Social media: Instagram stories, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook posts
Recovered data: Even deleted messages can often be retrieved through digital forensics
In the UH case, group chats showed planning, coordination, and admissions

Medical Documentation

ER records showing alcohol levels, injuries, and treatment
Specialist reports for ongoing conditions like kidney damage or PTSD
Psychological evaluations documenting trauma
In Bermudez’s case, hospital records proved rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure

Physical Evidence

Clothing with stains or damage
Paddles, props, or objects used in hazing
Receipts for alcohol or other purchases
Photographs of injuries and locations

Institutional Records

University conduct files showing prior violations
National fraternity risk management records
Insurance policies and coverage documents
Training materials and policy manuals

Witness Testimony

Other pledges who witnessed or participated
Former members willing to come forward
Roommates, RAs, bystanders
Medical personnel who treated injuries

Damages: What Families Can Recover

Texas law recognizes several categories of damages in hazing cases:

Economic Damages

Medical bills (past and future)
Lost educational opportunities (withdrawn semesters, lost scholarships)
Lost earning capacity (for permanent injuries)
Funeral and burial costs in wrongful death cases

Non-Economic Damages

Physical pain and suffering
Emotional distress, PTSD, trauma
Loss of enjoyment of life
Humiliation and loss of dignity

Wrongful Death Damages (for families who lose a child)

Loss of companionship, love, and society
Parents’ and siblings’ grief and emotional suffering
Loss of guidance and support

Punitive Damages
In cases of especially reckless or malicious conduct, courts can award punitive damages to punish defendants and deter future hazing. Texas has caps on exemplary damages in many cases, but strategic arguments about gross negligence or intentional conduct can maximize recovery.

Settlement vs Trial: Realistic Expectations

Most hazing cases settle confidentially before trial. Recent settlements provide benchmarks:

Stone Foltz (Pi Kappa Alpha): $10 million total
Max Gruver (Phi Delta Theta): $6.1 million verdict
Various severe injury cases: $375,000 to multi-million dollar settlements

Trials are rare but can result in larger verdicts and public accountability. Our firm’s trial readiness—honed through BP Texas City explosion litigation and federal court experience—gives us leverage in settlement negotiations.

Practical Guidance for Town of Tira Families

For Parents: Recognizing and Responding to Hazing

Warning Signs Your Child May Be Being Hazed

Unexplained bruises, burns, or injuries with inconsistent explanations
Extreme fatigue or sleep deprivation beyond normal college stress
Sudden weight loss or gain
Personality changes: anxiety, depression, withdrawal
Secretive behavior about organization activities
Constant phone monitoring for group chat messages
Financial strain from unexpected “fines” or purchases

Immediate Action Steps

Prioritize medical care—even if your child resists
Document everything—write down what they tell you, photograph injuries
Preserve digital evidence—screenshot group chats before deletion
Contact an attorney before reporting to university or police
Do NOT confront the organization directly

Working with Universities

Document all communications
Ask specifically about prior incidents involving the organization
Request copies of all policies and procedures
Understand that university processes are often designed to protect the institution, not your child

For Students: Your Rights and Safety

Is This Hazing?
Ask yourself:

Would I do this if I had a real choice (no social consequences)?
Is this activity dangerous, degrading, or illegal?
Would my parents or the university approve if they knew exactly what was happening?
Am I being told to keep secrets or lie about this?

If you answered yes, it’s likely hazing.

Safe Exit Strategies

You have the legal right to leave any organization at any time
Tell someone outside the organization first (parent, RA, friend)
Send written resignation to chapter leadership
Do NOT attend “one last meeting” where pressure or retaliation might occur
If you fear retaliation, document it and report to campus police

Evidence Preservation for Students

Screenshot group chats with timestamps visible
Photograph injuries immediately and over several days
Save voicemails, emails, or other communications
Keep a private journal of incidents with dates and details
Tell medical providers you were hazed so it’s documented

Critical Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Case

Deleting Evidence: Parents often think “I don’t want them to get in more trouble.” This looks like a cover-up and makes cases nearly impossible to prove.
Confronting the Organization: This triggers immediate defense preparation, evidence destruction, and witness coaching.
Signing University Documents: Universities pressure families to sign “internal resolution” agreements that often waive legal rights and offer minimal compensation.
Social Media Posts: Defense attorneys monitor everything. Inconsistencies or emotional posts can damage credibility.
Waiting Too Long: Evidence disappears, witnesses graduate, memories fade, and statutes of limitations run.
Talking to Insurance Adjusters: Recorded statements are used against you. Early settlement offers are typically lowball amounts.
Letting Your Child Return to “One Last Meeting”: This is often a pressure tactic to extract statements or secure waivers.

Why Town of Tira Families Choose Attorney911

When your family faces a hazing crisis, you need more than a general personal injury lawyer. You need attorneys who understand how powerful institutions fight back—and how to win anyway.

Our Unique Qualifications for Hazing Cases

Insurance Insider Advantage
Our attorney, Mr. Lupe Peña, spent years as an insurance defense attorney at a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurance companies value claims, deploy delay tactics, and fight coverage. As he says, “We know their playbook because we used to run it.”

Complex Institutional Litigation Experience
Managing attorney Ralph Manginello was one of the few Texas lawyers involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation against billion-dollar defendants. He understands how to investigate institutional knowledge, uncover cover-ups, and hold massive organizations accountable. His federal court experience and HCCLA membership signal serious trial capability.

Multi-Million Dollar Results
We’ve recovered millions for families in wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and complex institutional cases. We work with economists, life care planners, and medical experts to build cases that force accountability, not just settle cheap.

Texas-Specific Expertise
With offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we understand Texas courts, Texas laws, and Texas institutions. We’ve built relationships with experts across the state and know how to navigate the unique challenges of hazing litigation in Texas.

Our Investigation Methodology

When Town of Tira families hire us, we immediately:

Secure Evidence: Digital forensics for deleted messages, subpoenas for university and national records, witness interviews
Identify All Defendants: Individuals, local chapters, nationals, housing corporations, universities, third parties
Document Damages: Medical experts, economists, psychologists to quantify all harm
Build Legal Strategy: Texas law arguments, pattern evidence from national cases, insurance coverage analysis
Preserve Privacy: We fight for confidential settlements and sealed records to protect your family’s dignity

Contingency Fee Structure

We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. This means Town of Tira families can access elite legal representation regardless of their financial situation. We advance all costs of investigation and litigation, only recovering them if we succeed.

Spanish Language Services

Mr. Peña speaks fluent Spanish and can serve Hispanic families throughout Texas. We understand the cultural considerations and communication needs of diverse Texas communities.

Your Next Steps: Free Confidential Consultation

If hazing has impacted your family in Town of Tira, Hopkins County, or anywhere in Texas, you don’t have to face this alone. We offer free, confidential consultations to help you understand your legal options.

What to Expect in Your Consultation

We Listen: We’ll hear your story without judgment or interruption
We Review Evidence: We’ll examine any documentation, photos, or messages you have
We Explain Options: Criminal reporting, civil lawsuits, both, or neither—we’ll explain the pros and cons
We Answer Questions: Costs, timelines, privacy concerns—we’ll address everything
No Pressure: Take time to decide. We’ll be here when you’re ready

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News Coverage of UH Case:
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/
https://abc13.com/post/waterboarding-forced-eating-physical-punishment-lawsuit-alleges-abuse-faced-injured-pledge-uhs-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity/18186418/
https://hoodline.com/2025/11/university-of-houston-and-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity-face-10m-lawsuit-over-alleged-hazing-and-abuse/

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Legal Disclaimer

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

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

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

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