Texas Hazing Lawsuit Guide for Families in Texhoma: University of Houston, Texas A&M, UT Austin, SMU, Baylor & Campus Accountability

1. Hook + Overview: A Message to Texhoma Families

It starts with a text message at 2:00 AM. Your child, a freshman at a Texas university hundreds of miles from home in Texhoma, sends a vague, worrying message. Or maybe a call from a hospital in College Station or Houston. Or perhaps it’s the slow, chilling realization over Thanksgiving break that the exhaustion, the anxiety, the new injuries aren’t from “hard classes” or “intense workouts.” They’re from hazing.

For families in Texhoma, sending a child to college is a point of pride. Many head to the state’s flagship institutions: the University of Houston, Texas A&M, UT Austin, SMU, Baylor, or other Texas campuses. You trust these institutions with their safety. But behind the tradition, school spirit, and Greek letters, a dangerous culture of hazing persists, one that has hospitalized and even killed students across the country and here in Texas.

Right now, our firm is leading one of the most serious active hazing cases in Texas: the $10 million lawsuit on behalf of Leonel Bermudez against the University of Houston and the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity’s Beta Nu chapter. As reported by Click2Houston and ABC13, Bermudez, a UH student, suffered rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure after enduring a pledge period of forced vomiting, extreme exertion, humiliation, and abuse likened to waterboarding. This is not an isolated incident. It is a symptom of a systemic problem.

This guide is for you—parents and families in Texhoma and across the Texas Panhandle. We will explain what modern hazing really looks like, break down Texas and federal law, review national cases that set the precedent, and provide a detailed, campus-by-campus look at the hazing landscape at the five major Texas universities your children may attend. Our goal is to arm you with knowledge, outline your legal options, and show how our firm, with deep Texas roots and a proven track record in complex institutional litigation, fights for hazing victims and their families.

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. We can help preserve it and protect your rights. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for an immediate, confidential consultation.

2. Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like

Hazing is not a relic of the past or simply “boys being boys.” It is a calculated pattern of coercion and abuse that has evolved, often using technology to control and humiliate. For Texhoma parents who may be unfamiliar with the intensity of modern Greek life or campus group dynamics, understanding this evolution is critical.

A Modern Definition

Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act—on or off campus—by one person alone or with others, directed against a student for the purpose of pledging, initiation, affiliation, holding office, or maintaining membership in any organization. The act must endanger the mental or physical health or safety of the student. Crucially, under Texas law, the victim’s “consent” is not a defense.

The Main Categories of Hazing Today

1. Alcohol and Substance Hazing: This remains the most common and deadly form. It includes forced consumption during “lineups,” “family tree” drinking games, “Big/Little” reveals, and coerced ingestion of drugs or unknown substances. The goal is rapid and dangerous intoxication.

2. Physical Hazing: This extends beyond paddling to include “smokings” (extreme, punitive calisthenics), sleep deprivation, food/water restriction, exposure to extreme elements, and dangerous physical “tests” like blindfolded tackles or endurance challenges. In the UH Pi Kappa Phi case, this included 100+ push-ups, 500 squats, and forced sprints after vomiting.

3. Sexualized and Degrading Hazing: This involves forced nudity, simulated sexual acts, humiliating costumes or roles, and acts with racist, sexist, or homophobic overtones. It is designed to strip away dignity.

4. Psychological Hazing: This includes verbal abuse, threats, isolation from friends and family, “silent periods,” and forced confessions. It creates a climate of fear and dependency.

5. Digital Hazing: A 21st-century evolution. Pledges are subjected to 24/7 monitoring via group chats (GroupMe, WhatsApp), required to share live locations, forced to post humiliating content on social media, and given tasks or punishments via text at all hours. Digital evidence from these platforms is now central to hazing investigations.

Where Hazing Happens

While fraternities and sororities are most associated with hazing, it pervades many groups:

• Fraternities & Sororities (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, Multicultural).
• Corps of Cadets / ROTC (especially at Texas A&M).
• Athletic Teams (from football to cheerleading).
• Spirit & Tradition Organizations (like the Texas Cowboys at UT).
• Marching Bands & Performance Groups.
• Academic Clubs & Honor Societies.

The common threads are a hierarchy of power, a culture of secrecy, and a warped sense of “tradition” that prioritizes group loyalty over individual safety.

3. Law & Liability Framework for Texhoma Families (Texas + Federal)

When hazing impacts a Texhoma family, the legal journey will navigate Texas state law, potential federal statutes, and the complex web of institutional liability. Here is what you need to know.

Texas Hazing Law (Education Code Chapter 37)

Texas has a strong statutory framework against hazing.

• Definition (§37.151): Hazing is broadly defined as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers mental or physical health for the purpose of initiation or affiliation into a group.
• Criminal Penalties (§37.152):
  • Class B Misdemeanor: Basic hazing (up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine).
  • Class A Misdemeanor: Hazing that causes injury requiring medical treatment.
  • State Jail Felony: Hazing that causes serious bodily injury or death.
  • It is also a crime to fail to report hazing or to retaliate against someone who does.
• 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.
• Consent is NOT a Defense (§37.155): This is paramount. Even if your child “went along with it,” the law recognizes the power imbalance and coercion inherent in hazing.
• Immunity for Reporters (§37.154): Individuals who in good faith report hazing or call for medical help are generally protected from liability.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases

• Criminal Cases: Brought by the state (e.g., Harris County District Attorney). Aim to punish (jail, fines, probation). Charges can include hazing, assault, furnishing alcohol to a minor, or manslaughter.
• Civil Cases: Brought by victims and families. Aim to secure compensation for damages (medical bills, pain and suffering, wrongful death) and hold all responsible parties accountable. A criminal conviction is not required to file a civil suit. Our firm focuses on civil litigation to recover the resources families need for healing and to force institutional change.

Federal Law Overlay

• Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): Requires colleges receiving federal aid to publicly report hazing incidents and strengthen prevention programs by 2026.
• Title IX: If hazing involves sexual harassment or assault, it triggers federal Title IX obligations for the university to investigate and address a hostile environment.
• Clery Act: Requires universities to report certain campus crime statistics, which can include hazing-related assaults.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Civil Lawsuit?

A thorough hazing lawsuit investigates the full chain of responsibility:

1. Individual Perpetrators: The students who planned, executed, or covered up the hazing.
2. The Local Chapter: The fraternity or sorority chapter as an entity.
3. The National Organization: Headquarters that collect dues, set policies, and have a history of similar incidents at other chapters (proving “foreseeability”).
4. The University: For negligence in supervision, failure to enforce policies, or deliberate indifference to known risks. Public universities (UH, Texas A&M, UT) have some sovereign immunity, but exceptions exist.
5. Third Parties: Landlords of off-campus houses, alcohol providers, or security companies.

4. National Hazing Case Patterns: The Precedents That Shape Texas Lawsuits

The tragic national hazing cases you may have heard about are not just news stories; they are legal precedents that define how courts view liability, foreseeability, and damages. They show the patterns that repeat—patterns we see in Texas.

The Alcohol Poisoning Death Pattern

• Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi, 2017): Died after a bid-acceptance night of forced drinking. Brothers delayed calling 911 for hours. The case led to massive criminal charges, civil suits, and Pennsylvania’s Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law.
• Max Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta, 2017): Died during a “Bible study” drinking game. His death spurred 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 alcohol. His family secured a $10 million settlement ($7M from the national fraternity, ~$3M from the university).

The Physical & Ritualized Hazing Pattern

• Chun “Michael” Deng (Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi, 2013): Died from traumatic brain injury after a violent, blindfolded “glass ceiling” ritual at a retreat. The national fraternity was criminally convicted of manslaughter and banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years.

The Athletic Program Hazing Pattern

• Northwestern University Football (2023-2025): Multiple lawsuits alleged systemic, sexualized hazing. This demonstrates hazing is not confined to Greek life but exists in high-profile, well-funded athletic departments.

What These Cases Mean for Texhoma Families

These national cases establish that:

• Patterns are foreseeable: National fraternities cannot claim ignorance when the same dangerous rituals occur across chapters.
• Cover-ups increase liability: Delaying medical care or destroying evidence leads to more severe penalties.
• Universities are accountable: Schools that fail to act on known risks face multi-million dollar settlements.
• Justice is possible: Families have successfully won accountability and compensation through determined legal action.

5. Texas Universities: A Campus-by-Campus Guide for Texhoma Families

Your child’s campus has its own unique culture, policies, and history with hazing. Here is what you need to know about the five major Texas destinations for Texhoma students.

5.1 University of Houston (UH)

For Texhoma Families: UH attracts students from across Texas, including the Panhandle. Its large, diverse campus and urban Houston setting present distinct challenges for oversight.

Official Policy & Reporting: UH prohibits hazing on and off-campus. Reports can be made to the Dean of Students Office, UHPD, or anonymously online.

Selected Incidents & Response:

• The Leonel Bermudez / Pi Kappa Phi Case (2025): Our firm’s active lawsuit alleges extreme physical and psychological hazing leading to kidney failure. The chapter was swiftly suspended by its nationals and voted to surrender its charter. UH called the conduct “deeply disturbing.”
• Pi Kappa Alpha (2016): A pledge suffered a lacerated spleen during alleged hazing. The chapter faced criminal hazing charges and university sanctions.

How a UH Hazing Case Proceeds: Jurisdiction may involve UHPD and Houston Police. Civil suits are filed in Harris County courts. Investigations focus on the off-campus housing where much hazing occurs, like the Culmore Drive residence and Yellowstone Boulevard Park in the Bermudez case.

What UH Students & Parents Should Do:

• Document everything with timestamps and locations.
• Understand that UH’s relationship with the sprawling Houston metro requires reporting to both campus and city authorities when off-campus incidents occur.
• Seek counsel familiar with Houston’s legal landscape and experience with UH’s administration.

5.2 Texas A&M University

For Texhoma Families: Texas A&M’s strong tradition and the Corps of Cadets culture are unique draws. The close-knit community in College Station can also foster intense pressure and secrecy.

Official Policy & Reporting: A&M has strict anti-hazing rules covering all student organizations, including the Corps. Reporting channels include the Student Conduct Office and Corps leadership.

Selected Incidents & Response:

• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Chemical Burns Case (~2021): Pledges allegedly had industrial cleaner, raw eggs, and other substances poured on them, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin grafts. The chapter was suspended, and civil lawsuits were filed.
• Corps of Cadets Lawsuit (2023): A cadet alleged degrading hazing, including being bound in a “roasted pig” position. The case sought over $1 million in damages.

How a Texas A&M Case Proceeds: Cases may involve University Police and the Brazos County legal system. The dual systems of standard student conduct and Corps discipline can complicate the response.

What Texas A&M Families Should Do:

• Be acutely aware of the added layer of tradition and discipline within the Corps.
• Recognize that hazing in athletic teams and spirit organizations is also a risk.
• Preserve evidence from both digital and physical sources immediately.

5.3 University of Texas at Austin (UT)

For Texhoma Families: UT’s size and status as a premier public university come with a vast Greek life and organizational landscape. It also has a relatively high level of public transparency regarding hazing violations.

Official Policy & Reporting: UT maintains a public “Hazing Violations” webpage listing sanctioned organizations. Reports go to the Office of the Dean of Students or UTPD.

Selected Incidents & Response (From Public Logs):

• Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): Sanctioned for directing new members to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics. Received probation and required education.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Assault Allegation (2024): A lawsuit alleged an exchange student was assaulted at a party, suffering a broken nose and dislocated leg. The chapter was already under suspension for prior violations.
• Various spirit groups like the Texas Cowboys have faced sanctions for forced workouts and alcohol-related hazing.

How a UT Case Proceeds: Cases typically involve UTPD or Austin Police. UT’s public violation log is a powerful tool in litigation to demonstrate a pattern or the university’s prior knowledge.

What UT Students & Parents Should Do:

• Check UT’s public hazing violation log to see if an organization has a history.
• Use the university’s reporting system, but understand that internal discipline does not preclude a civil lawsuit for damages.
• Act quickly, as the large student population can mean evidence and witnesses scatter rapidly.

5.4 Southern Methodist University (SMU)

For Texhoma Families: SMU’s private, affluent campus in Dallas has a prominent Greek life scene. As a private institution, its internal processes and transparency differ from public schools.

Official Policy & Reporting: SMU prohibits hazing and offers anonymous reporting via systems like Real Response. Reports are handled through the Office of Student Affairs.

Selected Incidents & Response:

• Kappa Alpha Order (2017): The chapter was suspended following reports of paddling, forced drinking, and sleep deprivation. It remained under recruiting restrictions for years.

How an SMU Case Proceeds: Jurisdiction may involve SMU PD and Dallas Police. The private university’s policies and insurance structures are key factors in civil litigation.

What SMU Families Should Do:

• Inquire specifically about the national fraternity or sorority’s risk management history.
• Understand that private settlements and confidentiality are common but can be negotiated to include meaningful institutional reforms.
• Digital evidence from parties and group chats is often critical at socially active campuses like SMU.

5.5 Baylor University

For Texhoma Families: Baylor’s Christian identity and history with institutional scandals create a specific context. Hazing can occur within both Greek life and athletic programs.

Official Policy & Reporting: Baylor has a zero-tolerance hazing policy. Reports are made to the Student Conduct Administration.

Selected Incidents & Response:

• Baylor Baseball Hazing (2020): 14 players were suspended following a hazing investigation, highlighting that abuse exists within athletic programs.

How a Baylor Case Proceeds: Cases in Waco may involve Baylor PD and local authorities. Baylor’s response will be scrutinized in light of its past institutional failures.

What Baylor Students & Parents Should Do:

• Do not assume a religious affiliation precludes abusive behavior.
• Be proactive in documenting and reporting; internal processes may prioritize institutional protection.
• Seek independent legal advice early to navigate both the university and potential legal action.

6. Fraternities & Sororities: Connecting National Histories to Texas Campuses

The fraternity or sorority on your child’s campus is not an island. It is part of a national organization with a history, a risk management record, and often, a pattern of similar incidents across the country. This history is legally relevant.

Why National Histories Matter in Court

When a Texas chapter repeats a dangerous “tradition” that has caused death or injury elsewhere, it demonstrates foreseeability. National headquarters cannot claim ignorance. Their own anti-hazing policies and training materials exist precisely because they know the risks. A plaintiff’s attorney’s job is to prove that the national organization failed to enforce those policies or adequately supervise its chapters.

Key National Organizations with Documented Histories

• Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike): National pattern of alcohol hazing deaths (Stone Foltz at BGSU). Present at UH, Texas A&M, UT, SMU, Baylor.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE): One of the deadliest fraternities nationally, with multiple alcohol and physical hazing deaths and injuries. Present at UH, Texas A&M, UT, SMU, Baylor. Facing lawsuits at Texas A&M (chemical burns) and UT (assault).
• Pi Kappa Phi: National pattern including the death of Andrew Coffey at Florida State. Now the subject of our active lawsuit at UH.
• Phi Delta Theta: National pattern including the death of Max Gruver at LSU. Present at multiple Texas campuses.
• Kappa Alpha Order: History of paddling and physical hazing suspensions, including at SMU.

This list is not exhaustive but illustrates the point: the organizations on Texas campuses have national reputations and records that can be discovered and used to establish liability.

7. Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Damages, and Strategy

Pursuing a hazing case is a complex, investigative process. Here is how our firm approaches building the strongest possible case for Texhoma families.

Critical Evidence Categories

1. Digital Evidence: The #1 source. This includes recovered and screenshot GroupMe/WhatsApp chats, text messages, social media posts (Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok), and location data.
2. Photographic/Video Evidence: Pictures of injuries, videos of events, security footage from houses or venues.
3. Internal Organization Records: Pledge manuals, “active” meeting notes, emails between members and national advisors.
4. University Records: Prior conduct violations for the same group, Clery Act reports, internal investigation files (obtained through discovery or public records requests).
5. Medical Records: ER reports, hospitalization records, lab results (like creatine kinase levels for rhabdomyolysis), and psychological evaluations for PTSD, anxiety, or depression.
6. Witness Testimony: Other pledges, former members, roommates, RAs, and bystanders.

We have a network of experts, including digital forensics specialists, to recover deleted information and medical experts to explain the full extent of injuries.

Recoverable Damages

A civil lawsuit seeks to make the victim and family whole and hold defendants accountable. Recoverable damages include:

• Economic Damages: All past and future medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and educational costs (e.g., missed semesters).
• Non-Economic Damages: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, 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 conduct or cover-ups, courts may award damages to punish the defendant and deter future behavior.

Our Strategic Approach

Our strategy is built on our unique insider knowledge and litigation experience:

• Insurance Insider Knowledge: Mr. Lupe Peña, a former insurance defense attorney, knows exactly how fraternity and university insurers try to deny claims, lowball settlements, and use delay tactics. We counter their playbook from day one.
• Complex Institutional Litigation: Managing Partner Ralph Manginello’s experience in the BP Texas City explosion litigation means we are not intimidated by billion-dollar defendants. We know how to manage massive discovery, hire the right experts, and prepare for trial.
• Full Investigation: We trace liability up the chain—from individual members to chapter officers, housing corporations, national headquarters, and university administrators. We use public records, like the Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine tracking over 1,400 Greek entities in Texas, to identify every potentially liable organization.
• Trial Ready: We prepare every case as if it will go to trial. This readiness forces serious settlement negotiations and ensures we are prepared to seek justice before a jury if necessary.

8. Practical Guides & FAQs for Texhoma Parents and Students

For Parents: Warning Signs and Action Steps

Warning Signs:

• Unexplained injuries (bruises, burns, strains).
• Extreme fatigue, sleep deprivation.
• Drastic personality changes (anxiety, withdrawal, defensiveness).
• Sudden secrecy about group activities.
• Constant, anxious phone checking (monitoring group chats).
• Requests for large sums of money without clear reasons.

What to Do:

1. Prioritize Safety & Health: Get medical attention immediately.
2. Preserve Evidence: Help your child screenshot messages and photograph injuries. Do not let them delete anything.
3. Document: Write down everything your child tells you, with dates and names.
4. Seek Legal Counsel Early: Before reporting to the university or police, consult with an experienced hazing attorney. We can guide you on how to navigate these systems to protect your child’s rights and your potential case.
5. Be Wary of University “Resolution” Offers: Do not sign any agreements or accept any settlement from the university or fraternity without having an attorney review it.

For Students

• If You Are in Danger: Call 911. Then call your parents and an attorney. Good-faith reporter protections exist.
• Is This Hazing? If you feel coerced, endangered, or humiliated as part of joining a group, it likely is. “Consent” under pressure is not real consent.
• Preserve Evidence: Screenshot everything—chats, social media posts, emails. Take photos of injuries. Save any physical objects.
• Talk to Someone: A trusted family member, a counselor at the university, or an attorney. You do not have to handle this alone.

Critical Mistakes That Can Ruin a Case

1. Deleting Digital Evidence: This is the single biggest error. It looks like a cover-up and destroys your credibility.
2. Confronting the Fraternity/Sorority Directly: This alerts them to destroy evidence and lawyer up.
3. Posting on Social Media: Defense attorneys scour social media for inconsistencies. Let your lawyer control the narrative.
4. Giving a Statement to University or Fraternity Insurance Adjusters: They are not on your side. Politely decline and refer them to your attorney.
5. Waiting Too Long: Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and statutes of limitations expire. Texas generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit, but the investigation must start immediately.

Short FAQ

Q: Can we sue a public university like UT or Texas A&M?
A: Yes, but it is complex due to sovereign immunity. Exceptions exist for gross negligence or intentional acts. We sue individual employees in their personal capacity and navigate these hurdles regularly.

Q: What if it happened off-campus at a rental house?
A: Location does not matter. Liability extends to the national organization that sanctions the chapter and the university that recognizes it. Landlords may also bear responsibility.

Q: How much does it cost to hire your firm?
A: We work on a contingency fee basis for personal injury cases. This means you pay no upfront fees or hourly costs. We only get paid if we successfully recover money for you. You can learn more in our video: How Do Contingency Fees Work?

Q: Will my child’s name be public?
A: We strive to protect our clients’ privacy. Many cases settle confidentially before trial. We can often file suits using initials or seek protective orders from the court.

9. About The Manginello Law Firm / Attorney911 – Your Texas Hazing Advocates

When your family in Texhoma faces the trauma of hazing, you need advocates who understand the depth of your pain, the complexity of the legal battlefield, and the tactics of powerful institutional defendants. You need Attorney911.

We are the Legal Emergency Lawyers™, a Texas personal injury and complex litigation firm with offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont. While we are based in Houston, we serve hazing victims and their families across Texas, including those from the Panhandle in Texhoma. Our connection to your community is through our commitment to protecting Texas students wherever they choose to study.

Why Choose Us for a Hazing Case?

• Active, High-Stakes Litigation: We are not theorists. We are currently litigating the Leonel Bermudez v. UH & Pi Kappa Phi case, a $10 million hazing lawsuit that is making headlines and holding a major university and national fraternity accountable. This is the level of serious, dedicated representation we bring.
• Insider Insurance Knowledge: Associate Attorney Mr. 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. He now uses that insider knowledge against them to maximize recovery for our clients. You can learn more about his background here.
• Experience Against Goliaths: Managing Partner Ralph Manginello was one of the few Texas attorneys involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation, taking on a billion-dollar corporation. We are not intimidated by deep-pocketed national fraternities or university legal teams. Learn more about Ralph’s experience here.
• Data-Driven Investigation: We maintain the Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine, a proprietary database built from public records tracking over 1,423 fraternity and sorority entities across 25 Texas metros. When we take your case, we don’t start from zero. We know how to find the housing corporations, alumni associations, and national entities that share liability.
• Full-Service Civil & Criminal Insight: Ralph’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) gives us rare insight into the intersection of criminal hazing charges and civil lawsuits. We can advise clients on both fronts.
• Spanish-Language Services: Se habla Español. Mr. Peña is fluent and can serve Spanish-speaking families directly.

Call to Action for Texhoma Families

If hazing has hurt your child and turned your family’s world upside down, you are not alone, and you do not have to fight this battle in the dark. The institutions involved have lawyers whose job is to protect them. You need an advocate whose only job is to protect you.

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 options in clear terms.
• Outline our investigative strategy.
• Answer all your questions about the process, timeline, and our contingency fee structure.

There is no pressure. Our goal is to provide you with the information and support you need to make the best decision for your family’s future.

Take the first step toward accountability and healing. Contact the hazing litigation team at Attorney911 today.

Call us 24/7: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Direct: (713) 528-9070 | Cell: (713) 443-4781
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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.

The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC / Attorney911
Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, Texas
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