The Complete Guide to Hazing in Texas: What Parents in Roscoe, Nolan County Need to Know
If Your Child Was Hazed at a Texas University, You Are Not Alone
It starts with a phone call no parent in Roscoe ever wants to receive. Your child, who left home for Texas A&M, UT Austin, or the University of Houston with such promise, is now in the hospital. Their story comes out in fragments—forced drinking, extreme workouts, humiliating rituals, threats. You learn terms like “rhabdomyolysis,” “acute kidney failure,” and “psychological trauma.” The university says they’re investigating, but weeks pass with little information. The fraternity has hired expensive lawyers. You feel isolated, powerless, and terrified for your child’s future.
Right now, in Texas, we’re fighting one of the most serious hazing cases in the country. In November 2025, we filed a $10 million lawsuit on behalf of Leonel Bermudez, a University of Houston student who suffered rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure after enduring weeks of brutal hazing by the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter. The allegations include forced consumption of milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting; being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding”; 100+ push-ups and 500 squats under threat of expulsion; and the constant humiliation of a mandatory “pledge fanny pack” containing condoms, sex toys, and other degrading items. He passed brown urine, was hospitalized for four days, and faces ongoing risk of permanent kidney damage. The chapter has been shut down, but the fight for accountability continues.
This comprehensive guide is written specifically for parents and families in Roscoe, Nolan County, and across West Texas who need to understand what modern hazing looks like, how Texas law protects victims, and what legal options exist when universities and fraternities fail our children. Whether your child attends nearby Texas Tech University, Midwestern State University, or any of the major universities across Texas where Roscoe families send their kids, the information here applies.
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
- 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 Roscoe unfamiliar with modern campus culture, understanding hazing requires looking beyond outdated stereotypes. Today’s hazing is often digitally documented, psychologically sophisticated, and carefully hidden from university oversight.
The Three Tiers of Modern Hazing
Tier 1: Subtle Hazing – These behaviors emphasize power imbalance and often get dismissed as “harmless tradition”:
- Being “on call” 24/7 via GroupMe, required to respond instantly to member demands
- Forced chauffeuring of members at all hours
- Mandatory cleaning of houses or running personal errands for members
- Social isolation from non-members without permission
- Required attendance at events that interfere with academics or sleep
Tier 2: Harassment Hazing – Behaviors that cause emotional or physical discomfort:
- Sleep deprivation through late-night “meetings” or 3 AM wake-up calls
- Verbal abuse, screaming, and degradation in “interview” sessions
- Forced consumption of unpleasant substances (spoiled food, hot sauce, excessive amounts)
- Extreme calisthenics framed as “workouts” but actually punishment
- Public humiliation through embarrassing costumes or performances
Tier 3: Violent Hazing – Activities with high potential for serious injury or death:
- Forced alcohol consumption during “Big/Little” nights, bid acceptances, or drinking games
- Physical beatings, paddling, or “branding” with objects
- Dangerous physical tests like blindfolded tackles or extreme endurance challenges
- Sexualized hazing including forced nudity, simulated sexual acts, or sexual assault
- Exposure to extreme environments (locked in cold rooms, left outside in severe weather)
Digital Hazing: The 24/7 Control System
Modern hazing extends far beyond physical events. Roscoe parents should understand these digital tactics:
Group Chat Surveillance:
- Pledges required to keep GroupMe, WhatsApp, or Discord notifications on 24/7
- Instantly responding to messages at all hours becomes mandatory
- Failure to respond results in punishment or social exclusion
Social Media Control:
- Forced posting of humiliating content on Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat
- Required “liking” and sharing of chapter content
- Digital “challenges” filmed and shared as proof of participation
Location Tracking:
- Mandatory use of Find My Friends, Life360, or Snapchat Maps
- Members can track pledges’ movements in real-time
- Being in the “wrong” location triggers interrogation or punishment
Evidence Destruction Culture:
- Messages set to auto-delete on Snapchat, Instagram Vanish Mode, or Signal
- Members coached on what to say (and not say) in writing
- Systematic deletion of evidence after incidents
Texas Hazing Law: What Roscoe Families Need to Know
The Texas Education Code – Chapter 37, Subchapter F
Under Texas law—which governs cases involving Roscoe families—hazing has specific definitions and penalties:
§ 37.151 Definition:
Hazing 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.
Key points for Roscoe parents:
- Location doesn’t matter—off-campus houses, Airbnbs, retreats all count
- Mental harm counts just like physical harm
- “Reckless” is enough—they don’t need to have intended harm
- Consent is NOT a defense (§ 37.155)—even if your child “agreed”
Criminal Penalties in Texas
§ 37.152 establishes:
- Class B Misdemeanor: Basic hazing without serious injury (up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine)
- Class A Misdemeanor: Hazing causing injury requiring medical treatment
- State Jail Felony: Hazing causing serious bodily injury or death
Additional charges often filed:
- Furnishing alcohol to minors
- Assault, battery
- Sexual assault (if applicable)
- Manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide (in deaths)
Organizational Liability
§ 37.153 makes organizations criminally liable if:
- The organization authorized or encouraged the hazing, OR
- An officer or member acting in official capacity knew about hazing and failed to report it
Penalties for organizations:
- Fines up to $10,000 per violation
- University can revoke recognition and ban from campus
Protections for Reporting
§ 37.154 provides immunity for good-faith reporting to university or law enforcement. Many universities, including Texas Tech and Midwestern State University, have amnesty policies protecting those who call for help in medical emergencies, even if they were drinking underage.
National Hazing Cases: Patterns That Repeat in Texas
The tragedies that have occurred at campuses nationwide show predictable patterns that Roscoe families should recognize. These cases set legal precedents that apply directly to Texas.
Alcohol Poisoning Deaths: The Most Common Pattern
Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State University, Pi Kappa Alpha (2021)
- Forced to drink nearly a full bottle of whiskey during “Big/Little” night
- Died from alcohol poisoning
- $10 million settlement: $7M from Pi Kappa Alpha national, ~$3M from BGSU
- Chapter president ordered to pay $6.5 million personally
Max Gruver – LSU, Phi Delta Theta (2017)
- “Bible study” drinking game—wrong answers = forced drinking
- Died with BAC of 0.495%
- Louisiana enacted “Max Gruver Act” making hazing a felony
- $6.1 million verdict for family
Timothy Piazza – Penn State, Beta Theta Pi (2017)
- Bid acceptance night with extreme drinking
- Multiple falls captured on chapter security cameras
- 18 members charged with over 1,000 criminal counts
- Pennsylvania enacted Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law
Physical and Ritualized Hazing
Chun “Michael” Deng – Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi (2013)
- Blindfolded, weighted with backpack, repeatedly tackled in “glass ceiling” ritual
- Died from traumatic brain injury; help delayed
- National fraternity criminally convicted
- Banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years
Danny Santulli – University of Missouri, Phi Gamma Delta (2021)
- Forced to drink excessive alcohol during “pledge dad reveal”
- Suffered severe, permanent brain damage
- Cannot walk, talk, or see; requires 24/7 care
- Settlements with 22 defendants, reportedly multi-million dollar
Athletic Program Hazing
Northwestern University Football (2023-2025)
- Allegations of widespread sexualized, racist hazing
- Multiple lawsuits against university and staff
- Head coach fired, then settled wrongful-termination suit confidentially
- Shows hazing extends beyond Greek life to big-money athletic programs
What These Cases Mean for Roscoe Families
These national patterns matter because the same fraternities and sororities operate at Texas universities. When Pi Kappa Alpha has a fatal hazing at Bowling Green, that history becomes relevant when a Pi Kappa Alpha chapter at Texas Tech or UT Austin engages in similar forced drinking. This “pattern evidence” establishes foreseeability—the national organization knew this could happen because it had happened before at their other chapters.
Texas Universities: Where Roscoe Families Send Their Kids
Roscoe families have children attending universities throughout Texas. Understanding the specific landscape at each campus is crucial for recognizing risks and knowing where to turn for help.
Texas Tech University (Lubbock – 120 miles from Roscoe)
For Roscoe Families: Texas Tech represents the closest major university with extensive Greek life, making it a common destination for Nolan County students.
Campus Culture & Greek Life:
- 50+ fraternity and sorority chapters
- Strong Greek presence with approximately 5,000 members
- Active Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic Council, and National Pan-Hellenic Council
Documented Incidents & Response:
- Kappa Sigma rhabdomyolysis case (2023): Pledges allegedly suffered severe muscle breakdown from extreme physical hazing
- Phi Delta Theta suspension (2021): Forced drinking and humiliation allegations
- Texas Tech maintains a public hazing violations log, though less comprehensive than UT Austin’s
How a Texas Tech Hazing Case Proceeds:
- Jurisdiction: Lubbock County courts, Texas Tech police or Lubbock PD
- Common defendants: Individual members, local chapter, national HQ, Texas Tech University
- Special considerations: Texas Tech’s status as a public university affects sovereign immunity arguments
What Texas Tech Students & Roscoe Parents Should Do:
- Report to: Dean of Students Office, Texas Tech Police, Office of Student Conduct
- Request prior disciplinary records for the specific chapter
- Document everything with timestamps (Texas Tech investigations can be slow)
- Consider that evidence may need preservation from both Lubbock and Roscoe locations
Midwestern State University (Wichita Falls – 65 miles from Roscoe)
For Roscoe Families: MSU represents the closest university to Roscoe, making it accessible for many Nolan County students.
Campus Culture & Organizations:
- Smaller Greek system but active chapters
- Strong emphasis on tradition and campus organizations
- Includes Corps of Cadets-style discipline in some programs
Documented Issues:
- Less public reporting than larger universities
- Known for tight-knit campus culture that can enable secrecy
- Prior disciplinary actions typically handled internally with limited public disclosure
Special Considerations for MSU Families:
- Smaller community means greater risk of social retaliation
- Less resources for victim support than larger universities
- May require involving Wichita Falls police rather than relying solely on campus security
West Texas A&M University (Canyon – 150 miles from Roscoe)
For Roscoe Families: WTAMU serves as another regional option with growing Greek life.
Documented Framework:
- Public hazing policy aligned with Texas Education Code
- Active Greek Life Council overseeing chapters
- Known for traditional Panhellenic and IFC organizations
Major Texas Universities Roscoe Families Attend
Beyond regional schools, Roscoe students commonly attend:
Texas A&M University (College Station)
- Corps of Cadets Culture: Tradition-heavy with documented hazing cases
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon chemical burns case (2021): Pledges covered in industrial-strength cleaner causing severe burns requiring skin grafts
- Corps of Cadets “roasted pig” lawsuit (2023): Cadet allegedly bound between beds with apple in mouth
University of Texas at Austin
- Most transparent system: Public hazing violations website
- Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): Pledges forced to consume milk and perform extreme calisthenics
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon assault case (2024): Exchange student suffered dislocated leg, broken nose
University of Houston
- Leonel Bermudez case (2025): Our firm’s active $10M lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi
- Pi Kappa Alpha (2016): Pledges deprived of food/water/sleep, one suffered lacerated spleen
- Multiple chapter suspensions for alcohol hazing and physical abuse
Texas A&M University-Commerce (Hunt County)
- Closer regional option for some Roscoe families
- Active Greek life with prior disciplinary actions
- Part of the Texas A&M system but with distinct campus culture
The Texas Greek Ecosystem: Public Records Every Roscoe Parent Should Know
At Attorney911, we maintain what we call the Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine—a comprehensive database of every fraternity, sorority, and Greek organization registered in Texas. This isn’t theoretical; it’s built from actual public records. For Roscoe families, understanding this landscape is crucial.
Public Records: Greek Organizations Serving Texas Families
Based on IRS filings, university records, and organizational data, here’s what exists in the Texas Greek ecosystem:
IRS B83 Registered Organizations in Texas: 125+
These are tax-exempt entities with Employer Identification Numbers (EINs), including:
- KAPPA SIGMA – MU CAMMA CHAPTER INC | EIN: 133048786 | College Station, TX 77845
- GAMMA PHI BETA SORORITY INC | EIN: 161675890 | The Woodlands, TX 77382
- BETA NU PI KAPPA PHI FRATERNITY HOUSING CORPORATION INC | EIN: 462267515 | Frisco, TX 75035
- TEXAS KAPPA SIGMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC | EIN: 741380362 | Fort Worth, TX 76147
- CHI OMEGA FRATERNITY | EIN: 740555581 | Austin, TX 78705
- SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY EPSILON XI CHAPTER | EIN: 746084905 | Houston, TX 77204
Texas-Wide Snapshot:
- 1,423 Greek organizations across 25 Texas metro areas
- 510 organizations in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro
- 188 organizations in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metro
- 154 organizations in Austin-Round Rock metro
- 59 organizations in Lubbock metro (serving Texas Tech)
- 42 organizations in College Station-Bryan metro (serving Texas A&M)
What This Means for Your Case
When we take a hazing case for a Roscoe family, we already know:
- The legal entities behind the Greek letters
- The EINs and addresses for subpoenas and service
- The insurance carriers typically used by these organizations
- The network of related entities (housing corporations, alumni chapters, educational foundations)
This isn’t starting from scratch—it’s starting with the complete map of who’s who in Texas Greek life.
Fraternity & Sorority National Histories: Patterns That Repeat in Texas
The same national organizations involved in fatal hazing cases nationwide have chapters at Texas universities. This pattern evidence is crucial for establishing liability.
Organizations with Documented Hazing Histories
Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ / “Pike”)
- Stone Foltz: Bowling Green State University, 2021 – alcohol poisoning death
- David Bogenberger: Northern Illinois University, 2012 – alcohol poisoning death
- Texas Chapters: Active at UT Austin, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, UH, SMU, Baylor
- Pattern: “Big/Little” drinking nights, forced consumption rituals
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ / “SAE”)
- Traumatic Brain Injury Case: University of Alabama, 2023
- Chemical Burns Case: Texas A&M University, 2021 – industrial cleaner poured on pledges
- Assault Case: UT Austin, 2024 – exchange student with dislocated leg, broken nose
- Texas Chapters: Every major Texas university
- Pattern: Physical violence, chemical hazing, extreme alcohol consumption
Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ)
- Max Gruver: LSU, 2017 – “Bible study” drinking game death
- Louisiana enacted “Max Gruver Act” making hazing a felony
- Texas Chapters: UT Austin, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, UH
- Pattern: Drinking games disguised as “education” or “tradition”
Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ)
- Andrew Coffey: Florida State University, 2017 – “Big Brother Night” alcohol death
- Leonel Bermudez: University of Houston, 2025 – our firm’s active case
- Texas Chapters: UH (Beta Nu now closed), other campuses
- Pattern: Physical endurance tests combined with alcohol consumption
Why National Histories Matter Legally
In court, we use these national patterns to prove:
- Foreseeability: The national organization knew this could happen because it happened at their other chapters
- Inadequate Prevention: Their anti-hazing policies were inadequate or not enforced
- Pattern and Practice: This wasn’t an “isolated incident” but part of organizational culture
- Punitive Damages Basis: The reckless disregard for known risks supports higher damages
Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Strategy, and Recovery
Critical Evidence in Modern Hazing Cases
Digital Evidence (Most Important):
- Group chats: GroupMe, WhatsApp, Discord, iMessage threads
- Social media: Instagram DMs, Snapchat messages (screenshot before they disappear)
- Deleted messages: Digital forensics can often recover “deleted” content
- Location data: GPS from phones, Snapchat Maps history, Find My Friends logs
Medical Documentation:
- ER records: Specifically state “hazing” as cause of injury
- Lab results: Blood alcohol concentration, creatine kinase levels (for rhabdomyolysis)
- Psychological evaluations: PTSD, depression, anxiety diagnoses
- Ongoing treatment records: Physical therapy, counseling, medication
Physical Evidence:
- Injuries: Photograph immediately and over several days
- Clothing: Don’t wash items with stains or damage
- Objects: Paddles, bottles, props used in hazing
Our video on using your cellphone to document evidence provides practical guidance for preserving this critical information.
Institutional Records:
- University files: Prior complaints against the same chapter
- National fraternity records: Risk management files, incident reports
- Insurance policies: Coverage information for chapter and national
Damages: What Families Can Recover
Economic Damages:
- Medical expenses: Past and future medical care
- Lost educational opportunity: Tuition, delayed graduation, lost scholarships
- Lost earning capacity: Reduced future income due to permanent injury
- Therapy and counseling: Long-term mental health treatment
Non-Economic Damages:
- Pain and suffering: Physical pain from injuries
- Emotional distress: PTSD, depression, anxiety, humiliation
- Loss of enjoyment: Can’t participate in college life, activities they loved
- Reputational harm: Social stigma of being a “hazing victim”
Wrongful Death Damages (when applicable):
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of companionship and support
- Parents’ and siblings’ emotional suffering
- Lost financial contribution over victim’s expected lifetime
The Insurance Battle
Fraternities and universities have insurance policies, but insurers often fight hazing claims by arguing:
- “Intentional acts” are excluded from coverage
- The policy doesn’t apply to certain defendants
-Premiums were paid for activities declared “voluntary”
This is where our unique advantage matters. Mr. Lupe Peña spent years as an insurance defense attorney at a national firm. He knows exactly how insurance companies:
- Value and undervalue claims
- Use Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) to reduce settlements
- Delay cases to pressure families
- Fight coverage under exclusions
We navigate these battles daily, identifying all potential policies—homeowners policies of individual members, chapter policies, national policies, university umbrella coverage.
Practical Guide for Roscoe Parents & Students
Warning Signs Your Child May Be Being Hazed
Physical Signs:
2. Unexplained bruises, burns, or injuries
3. Extreme exhaustion beyond normal college stress
4. Weight loss or gain from food/water manipulation
5. Signs of alcohol poisoning or substance use (even if not typical)
6. Injuries to hands, back, or legs from paddling/forced exercise
Behavioral Changes:
2. Sudden secrecy about organization activities
3. Withdrawal from family, old friends, non-Greek activities
4. Personality changes: anxiety, depression, irritability
5. Constant phone checking for group chat messages
6. Fear of “letting the chapter down” or “getting in trouble”
Academic Red Flags:
- Grades dropping suddenly
- Missing classes or falling asleep in class
- Skipping assignments for “mandatory” events
- Losing scholarships or academic standing
What to Do Immediately
48-Hour Action Checklist:
HOUR 1-6 (CRISIS):
- Get medical attention immediately
- Remove child from dangerous situation
- Screenshot any messages shown to you
- Photograph visible injuries
- Call Attorney911: 1-888-ATTY-911
HOUR 6-24 (EVIDENCE):
- Help child preserve all group chats (do NOT delete anything)
- Save clothing, receipts, objects from hazing
- Request medical records from ER/hospital
- Write down names of witnesses, participants
- Note any university communications
HOUR 24-48 (STRATEGY):
- Consult with experienced hazing attorney
- Decide on reporting to campus/local police
- Refer university to your attorney if they contact you
- Do NOT talk to insurance adjusters
- Back up all evidence to cloud storage
Critical Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Case
1. Letting Evidence Be Destroyed
- Mistake: Allowing your child to delete “embarrassing” messages
- Reality: Looks like cover-up; can be obstruction of justice
- Solution: Preserve everything immediately
2. Confronting the Fraternity Directly
- Mistake: “Giving them a piece of your mind”
- Reality: They lawyer up, destroy evidence, coach witnesses
- Solution: Document everything, then let your attorney handle communication
3. Signing University “Resolution” Forms
- Mistake: Trusting university to handle it fairly
- Reality: You may waive legal rights; settlements are often minimal
- Solution: Do NOT sign anything without attorney review
4. Posting on Social Media
- Mistake: “I want people to know what happened”
- Reality: Defense attorneys screenshot everything; inconsistencies hurt your case
- Solution: Document privately; let your lawyer control messaging
5. Waiting for University Investigation
- Mistake: “Let’s see how the school handles it first”
- Reality: Evidence disappears, witnesses graduate, statute of limitations runs
- Solution: Preserve evidence now; consult lawyer immediately
Why Attorney911 for Texas Hazing Cases
When your Roscoe 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
Insurance Insider Advantage (Mr. Lupe Peña):
- Former insurance defense attorney at a national firm
- Knows exactly how fraternity and university insurance companies value claims
- Understands their delay tactics, coverage arguments, and settlement strategies
- “We know their playbook because we used to run it.”
Complex Litigation Experience (Ralph Manginello):
- One of few Texas firms involved in BP Texas City explosion litigation
- Federal court experience (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas)
- Not intimidated by national fraternities or university defense teams
- “We’ve taken on billion-dollar corporations. We know how to fight powerful defendants.”
Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine:
- 1,423 Greek organizations tracked across 25 Texas metros
- 125+ IRS-registered entities with EINs and addresses
- Complete mapping of national brands across Texas campuses
- We don’t start from scratch—we start with the complete organizational map
Multi-Million Dollar Results:
- Wrongful death settlements in the millions
- Catastrophic injury cases with lifetime care planning
- Experience working with economists to value loss and future needs
- “We don’t settle cheap. We build cases that force accountability.”
Our Investigative Process
Digital Forensics:
- Recovery of deleted messages and social media content
- Analysis of group chat patterns and coordination
- Timeline reconstruction from digital evidence
Institutional Discovery:
- Subpoenaing national fraternity risk management files
- Obtaining university prior incident reports
- Uncovering pattern evidence across campuses
Expert Network:
- Medical experts for rhabdomyolysis, TBI, PTSD
- Toxicologists for alcohol poisoning cases
- Greek life culture and institutional policy experts
- Economists for lifetime earning capacity calculations
- Life care planners for catastrophic injuries
Your Next Steps: Confidential Consultation
If hazing has impacted your Roscoe family, you don’t have to face this alone. The path forward begins with a confidential conversation where we listen, evaluate your situation, and explain your options.
What to Expect in Your Free Consultation
We Will:
- Listen to your story without judgment
- Review any evidence you’ve preserved (photos, texts, medical records)
- Explain your legal options clearly and honestly
- Discuss realistic timelines and what to expect
- Answer your questions about costs (contingency fee—we don’t get paid unless we win)
- Provide next-step recommendations tailored to your situation
No Pressure to Decide:
- Take time to think about your options
- Consult with other family members
- We never pressure immediate decisions
Contact Attorney911 Today
Call: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
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Email: ralph@atty911.com (Ralph Manginello)
Email: lupe@atty911.com (Lupe Peña)
Spanish Services Available:
Hablamos Español – Contact Mr. Lupe Peña at lupe@atty911.com for consultation in Spanish
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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