For Carson County Families: A Guide to Hazing in Texas and Your Legal Options

The promise of college is often painted with vibrant colors: new friendships, intellectual growth, and the excitement of independence. Yet, for many families in Carson County and across Texas, this picture can be marred by the dark shadow of hazing. Imagine your child, a hopeful University of Houston freshman from Carson County, eager to join a fraternity. Tonight, they find themselves at an off-campus house, pushed to consume excessive amounts of alcohol and endure humiliating acts, all under the guise of “brotherhood.” As the night wears on, someone collapses, but no one dares call for help, fearing “getting the chapter shut down” or “getting in trouble.” Your child feels trapped, torn between loyalty and their own safety.

This scenario isn’t a distant fantasy; it mirrors the real-life dangers that unfold at Texas campuses every year. Hazing remains a pervasive threat, silently undermining the college experience and, far too often, costing lives or causing lifelong injuries.

We understand the fear and confusion that comes with suspecting your child is being hazed. That’s why we at The Manginello Law Firm, also known as Attorney911, have created this comprehensive guide specifically for families in Carson County and throughout Texas. We aim to equip you with the knowledge and resources to understand the true nature of modern hazing, the legal landscape in Texas, and your options if your family is ever affected.

This guide will cover:

• What hazing actually looks like in 2025, moving beyond outdated stereotypes.
• The intricacies of Texas and federal hazing laws.
• The critical lessons learned from major national hazing cases and their relevance to Texas families.
• Specific insights into the Greek life and campus cultures at the University of Houston (UH), Texas A&M University, the University of Texas at Austin (UT), Southern Methodist University (SMU), and Baylor University, as well as their approaches to hazing.
• How the national histories of fraternities and sororities can impact local chapter accountability.
• A detailed look into how an experienced legal team builds a hazing case, from evidence collection to pursuing damages.
• Practical advice and answers to common questions for parents, students, and witnesses.

Even if your child attends school far from Carson County, the principles of Texas hazing law and the expertise of Texas counsel can provide critical support. We serve families throughout Texas, including Carson County and surrounding areas, who seek answers and accountability.

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.

HAZING IN 2025: WHAT IT REALLY LOOKS LIKE

For Carson County families unfamiliar with modern Greek life or other campus traditions, understanding what hazing actually entails is the first step toward prevention and protection. Hazing today has evolved beyond the clichéd movie scenes of trivial pranks; it’s often insidious, psychologically damaging, and, in too many cases, physically dangerous or even fatal.

Clear, modern definition of hazing

At its core, hazing is any forced, coerced, or strongly pressured action tied to joining, keeping membership, or gaining status in a group. This behavior endangers physical or mental health, humiliates, or exploits an individual. It’s crucial to understand that even if a new member seems to “agree” to an activity, if that “agreement” is given under duress, peer pressure, or fear of exclusion, it can still legally and ethically be considered hazing. Such consent is invalid because true voluntariness is absent due to the inherent power imbalance within these group dynamics.

Main categories of hazing

To better understand the various forms hazing can take, we categorize it into three tiers, ranging from subtle to violent. These tiers, while escalating in severity, all contribute to a toxic environment and violate anti-hazing policies and laws.

Tier 1: Subtle Hazing

Subtle hazing behaviors often emphasize the power imbalance between new and existing members. These acts are frequently dismissed as “harmless” or “tradition” but create psychological harm and lay the groundwork for more severe hazing.

• Deception/secrecy oaths: Pledges are often told to lie to parents, university officials, or outsiders about their activities, creating a sense of isolation and mistrust.
• Assigning derogatory names or identities: Forcing new members to respond to demeaning nicknames or titles strips them of their individual identity.
• Requiring new members to perform duties for older members: This can range from acting as a designated driver at all hours, cleaning older members’ rooms, doing laundry, or running personal errands, establishing a servant dynamic. The mentality often enforced is that “pledges are on call 24/7.”
• Social isolation: New members might be cut off from contact with non-members, or require permission to socialize outside the group.
• Deprivation of privileges: This includes arbitrary rules, such as not being allowed to speak unless spoken to, or being restricted from sitting in certain seats or using specific entrances.
• Requiring attendance at events that interfere with academics: Mandatory late-night meetings during exam periods or demanding activities that compromise study time.
• “Scavenger hunts” or “tasks”: While seemingly innocent, these are often designed to humiliate or endanger, such as requiring pledges to steal items or perform public stunts.

Modern evolutions of subtle hazing leverages technology:

• Group chat monitoring/control: Pledges are expected to respond instantly to group messages at all hours, with non-compliance resulting in punishment.
• Geo-tracking/location sharing: Requiring pledges to share their live location via apps like Find My Friends or Snapchat Maps.
• Social media policing: Controlling what pledges can post online and requiring them to promote organizational content.

Tier 2: Harassment Hazing

Harassment hazing causes emotional or physical discomfort, creating a hostile and abusive environment, though it may not always result in lasting physical injury.

• Verbal abuse: Includes yelling, screaming, insults, and degrading language.
• Sleep deprivation: Enforced through late-night “meetings,” tasks, or multi-day events with minimal rest.
• Food/water restriction: Limiting meals, forcing consumption of unpleasant substances (spoiled food, excessive spices, or absurd quantities of bland food).
• Forced physical activity beyond safe limits: This includes extreme calisthenics (“smokings” or hundreds of push-ups), forced runs, or other “workouts” that are punitive rather than beneficial.
• Public humiliation: Forcing pledges to perform embarrassing acts in public or subjecting them to “roasts” where they are verbally degraded.
• Exposure to disgusting or uncomfortable conditions: Forcing pledges into filthy spaces or covering them in unpleasant, though not harmful, substances.

Modern evolutions:

• “Voluntary” but coerced participation: Hazing is presented as “optional,” but clear social consequences, such as exclusion or denial of “big/little” assignments, are implied for refusal.
• Digital humiliation: Forcing pledges to post embarrassing social media content or participate in demeaning online “challenges.”
• Livestreaming/recording hazing: Using phones to film degrading acts and sharing them in private group chats or social media.

Tier 3: Violent Hazing

Violent hazing involves activities with a high potential for physical injury, sexual assault, or even death. This is where hazing crosses into criminal territory far more often.

• Forced/coerced alcohol consumption:
  • “Lineup” drinking games, where pledges drink until they vomit or pass out.
  • “Big/Little” reveal nights involving consumption of entire bottles of liquor.
  • Drinking games where “wrong” answers lead to mandatory drinking.
  • Forced chugging, funneling, or keg stands beyond safe limits.
• Forced drug use: Coercing pledges to consume illicit substances.
• Physical beatings and paddling: Punches, kicks, slaps, or the use of paddles (commonly seen in NPHC traditions, despite national prohibitions).
• Dangerous physical “tests”: Blindfolded tackle rituals, forced fights, jumping from heights, or swimming while intoxicated.
• Sexualized hazing: Forced nudity, simulated sexual acts, or other sexually degrading behaviors.
• Racist/homophobic/sexist hazing: Use of slurs, role-playing stereotypes, or forcing minority members to perform degrading acts.
• Kidnapping/restraint: Blindfolding pledges and abandoning them in unfamiliar locations, or physically restraining them.
• Exposure to extreme environments: Forcing pledges outdoors in extreme cold/heat, or denying access to basic necessities like bathrooms.

Modern evolutions of violent hazing include:

• “Retreat” hazing: Moving dangerous activities to off-campus locations, such as Airbnbs or remote properties, to avoid university oversight.
• Disguised as “team building” or “bonding”: Extreme workouts or trust falls that are inherently dangerous.
• Fire/burn hazing: Incidents like the San Diego State Phi Kappa Psi case, where a pledge was set on fire.
• Chemical hazing: As seen in the Texas A&M SAE case, where pledges were covered in industrial-strength cleaner, resulting in severe burns.

Where hazing actually happens

It’s common to associate hazing primarily with fraternities. However, the reality is far broader. Hazing is fueled by traditions, hierarchies, and the desire for social status, making it a risk in many types of organizations:

• Fraternities and sororities: This includes Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic, National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and multicultural Greek organizations.
• Corps of Cadets/ROTC/military-style groups: These highly structured environments, like the Corps at Texas A&M, can sometimes foster hazing under the guise of “tradition” or “discipline.”
• Spirit squads, tradition clubs: Organizations like the Texas Cowboys at UT Austin, or various university spirit groups.
• Athletic teams: From high-profile football and basketball teams to smaller baseball, swim, and cheer squads, hazing can occur across all levels of collegiate sports.
• Marching bands and performance groups: Even seemingly innocuous groups can engage in hazing rituals.
• Some service, cultural, and academic organizations: Any group with an “in-group/out-group” mentality and informal initiation rites can be susceptible.

For Carson County families, it’s essential to understand that social status, tradition, and a culture of secrecy often allow these harmful practices to persist, even when participants know hazing is strictly illegal and dangerous.

LAW & LIABILITY FRAMEWORK (TEXAS + FEDERAL)

When hazing occurs, families in Carson County and across Texas need to understand that there are legal mechanisms in place to address the harm caused. In Texas, hazing is not just a campus policy violation; it’s a crime, and victims have avenues for civil recourse.

Texas hazing law basics (Education Code)

Under Texas law—which governs cases in Carson County—hazing is explicitly addressed in the Texas Education Code, Chapter 37, Subchapter F. This code broadly defines hazing as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, performed alone or with others, on or off campus, that is directed against a student for the purpose of pledging, initiation, affiliation, holding office, or maintaining membership in any student organization, and that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student.

This definition is critical because it highlights several key aspects:

• Location doesn’t matter: Hazing can happen on or off campus; the law applies regardless of where the act occurs.
• Mental or physical harm: It encompasses both physical injuries (e.g., beatings, forced exercise, coerced consumption of alcohol/drugs) and psychological harm (e.g., extreme humiliation, intimidation, prolonged sleep deprivation).
• Intent: The law doesn’t require malicious intent. If the act was done “recklessly,” meaning the person knew (or should have known) it carried a substantial risk of harm but disregarded that risk, it still qualifies as hazing.
• “Consent” is not a defense: As we will detail later, Texas law explicitly states that a victim’s “consent” to hazing is not a legal defense. Duress, peer pressure, and the desire to belong invalidate true consent in these contexts.

The Texas Education Code also outlines criminal penalties for hazing:

• Class B Misdemeanor: This is the default classification for hazing that does not result in serious injury. It carries potential penalties of up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
• Class A Misdemeanor: If the hazing causes an injury requiring medical treatment, the charge can be elevated.
• State Jail Felony: Crucially, if hazing causes serious bodily injury or death, the act becomes a state jail felony, carrying more severe penalties.

Additionally, the law makes it a misdemeanor for individuals (officers or members) to fail to report hazing if they knew about it. Retaliating against someone who reports hazing is also a misdemeanor, designed to protect victims and whistleblowers.

Criminal vs civil cases

It’s important for Carson County families to understand the two distinct legal pathways for addressing hazing: criminal cases and civil cases. While both aim for accountability, their goals and processes differ significantly.

• Criminal Cases: These are brought by the state (prosecutors, district attorneys) against individuals or sometimes organizations for violating criminal laws. The primary aim is punishment, which can include jail time, fines, or probation. In hazing contexts, criminal charges can range from hazing offenses to furnishing alcohol to minors, assault, battery, kidnapping, and even manslaughter or negligent homicide in fatal cases. For example, the former president of Pi Kappa Alpha at Bowling Green State was ordered to personally pay $6.5 million to the Stone Foltz family, highlighting individual responsibility in such cases.
• Civil Cases: These are initiated by the victims or their surviving families against individuals, organizations, or institutions to seek monetary compensation for the harm suffered. The focus is on financial recovery and accountability for damages. Civil claims often involve theories like negligence, gross negligence, wrongful death, negligent supervision, or premises liability.

A crucial point for families is that a criminal conviction is not required to pursue a civil case. The legal standards of proof differ, and it’s possible for a civil suit to succeed even if criminal charges don’t lead to a conviction or are never filed.

Federal overlay: Stop Campus Hazing Act, Title IX, Clery

Beyond Texas state law, federal regulations also play a role in the broader fight against hazing, offering additional protections and avenues for accountability, particularly for publicly funded institutions.

• Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): This significant federal legislation mandates that colleges and universities receiving federal funding must publicly report hazing incidents and related disciplinary actions starting around 2026. It also requires institutions to strengthen hazing education and prevention efforts. This law aims to increase transparency and provide a clearer picture of hazing activity (and institutional response) on college campuses nationwide, including those attended by Carson County students.
• Title IX: This federal civil rights law prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program that receives federal funding. When hazing involves sexual harassment, sexual assault, gender-based hostility, or targeted discrimination based on gender, Title IX obligations are triggered. This can compel universities to investigate, take corrective action, and provide support to victims, regardless of where the hazing occurred.
• Clery Act: Named after Jeanne Clery, a student murdered on campus, this act requires colleges and universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Hazing incidents often involve behaviors that are also Clery-reportable crimes, such as assault, battery, alcohol or drug violations, or sexual offenses. The Clery Act helps create transparency about campus safety and security.

Who can be liable in a civil hazing lawsuit

Determining who is legally responsible for hazing can be complex, but for Carson County families seeking accountability, it’s vital to identify all potential defendants. An experienced hazing attorney understands how to unearth the various parties who may share liability for the harm caused.

• Individual students: This includes the specific new members or other individuals who planned, supplied alcohol, carried out the hazing acts, or actively participated in a cover-up. Their personal actions can lead to individual liability.
• Local chapter/organization: The fraternity, sorority, club, or team itself can be sued as a legal entity. This liability often extends to elected officers, pledge educators, or other leaders who authorized, directed, or oversaw the hazing.
• National fraternity/sorority: Many local chapters are part of larger national organizations. These national bodies often set policies, collect dues, and technically supervise their chapters. They can be held liable if they failed to adequately supervise, had knowledge of prior hazing incidents (either at that chapter or others), or if their policies were merely “on paper” and not enforced.
• University or governing board: The school itself, its administration, or its governing board (like the Board of Regents for public universities) can be sued under specific theories of negligence, gross negligence, or civil rights violations. Key factors include the university’s prior knowledge of hazing, its pattern of policy enforcement (or lack thereof), and whether it acted with deliberate indifference to known risks.
• Third parties: Depending on the circumstances, additional parties might be liable. This could include landlords or property owners of off-campus houses or event venues, or bars/retailers who illegally furnished alcohol to minors (under “dram shop” laws). Security companies or event organizers hired for parties where hazing occurred could also potentially be targets.

Every hazing case is fact-specific, and the precise combination of liable parties will vary. An attorney experienced in hazing litigation knows how to conduct a thorough investigation to identify all those who should be held accountable.

NATIONAL HAZING CASE PATTERNS (ANCHOR STORIES)

The tragic stories of hazing victims nationwide reveal disturbing patterns that shed light on what Carson County families might face in Texas. These high-profile cases not only highlight the devastating consequences of hazing but also serve as critical precedents in the legal fight for accountability.

Alcohol poisoning & death pattern

Forced and excessive alcohol consumption remains the leading cause of hazing-related deaths. The cases below illustrate how “drinking games” and “pledge events” can turn deadly, often exacerbated by a dangerous culture of delayed medical assistance.

• Timothy Piazza – Penn State, Beta Theta Pi (2017): In one of the most widely publicized cases, 19-year-old Timothy Piazza died after a “bid-acceptance” event at the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Pledges were forced to drink large quantities of alcohol. Piazza suffered severe falls, some of which were captured on the fraternity’s own security cameras, yet brothers delayed calling 911 for nearly 12 hours. The cover-up attempts, severe injuries, and the sheer negligence led to dozens of criminal charges against fraternity members, extensive civil litigation, and the passing of the landmark Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law in Pennsylvania. This case underscored how extreme intoxication, a callous delay in seeking medical help, and a culture of silence create a legally devastating scenario.
• Andrew Coffey – Florida State, Pi Kappa Phi (2017): At a “Big Brother Night” event, new member Andrew Coffey, 20, was given an entire bottle of hard liquor and pressured to consume it. He subsequently died from alcohol poisoning. This was another tragic “ritual” where pledges were expected to finish a bottle. The incident led to criminal hazing charges against some fraternity members, and Florida State University temporarily suspended all Greek life, overhauling its policies in response. Coffey’s death underscores how formulaic, tradition-based drinking nights are a repeating script for disaster within Greek life.
• Max Gruver – LSU, Phi Delta Theta (2017): Maxwell Gruver, 18, died after a “Bible study” drinking game at the Phi Delta Theta house, where he was forced to consume alcohol if he answered questions incorrectly. His blood alcohol content was dangerously high. Gruver’s death spurred the state of Louisiana to pass the Max Gruver Act, a felony hazing law, demonstrating how public outrage and clear proof of hazing can drive significant legislative change.
• Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State University, Pi Kappa Alpha (2021): During a “pledge night,” Stone Foltz, 20, was forced to consume a full handle of whiskey and subsequently died from alcohol poisoning. This resulted in multiple criminal convictions for fraternity members involved. In the civil realm, Bowling Green State University agreed to a nearly $3 million settlement with the Foltz family, and additional settlements were reached with the fraternity and individual members. This case serves as a stark reminder that even publicly funded universities can face significant financial and reputational consequences alongside fraternities when hazing occurs.

Physical & ritualized hazing pattern

While alcohol hazing is undeniably prevalent, other forms of physical and ritualized hazing can be equally brutal and sometimes fatal.

• Chun “Michael” Deng – Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi (2013): Michael Deng, 19, died during a “glass ceiling” ritual at an off-campus fraternity retreat in the Pocono Mountains. Blindfolded and carrying a heavy backpack, pledges were repeatedly tackled in a brutal exercise. Deng suffered a fatal head injury, and fraternity members delayed calling for medical assistance for a critical period. This led to multiple criminal convictions, and the national fraternity, Pi Delta Psi, was notably banned from operating in Pennsylvania for 10 years and criminally convicted of aggravated assault and involuntary manslaughter. Deng’s case showed that off-campus “retreats” can be as dangerous or worse than on-campus parties, and that national organizations are not immune from criminal liability.

Athletic program hazing & abuse

Hazing is not confined to Greek letter organizations; it is a serious problem in athletic programs, often cloaked in the guise of “team bonding” or “toughening up.”

• Northwestern University football (2023–2025): This scandal rocked the collegiate sports world, with former football players alleging widespread sexualized and racist hazing within the program over multiple years. The allegations included forced nude acts and other degrading rituals. The fallout included multiple lawsuits against Northwestern University and coaching staff, the firing of long-time head coach Pat Fitzgerald (who later filed a wrongful-termination lawsuit settled confidentially). This extensive case demonstrated unequivocally that hazing extends beyond Greek life into major athletic programs, raising profound questions about institutional oversight at the highest levels of collegiate sports.

What these cases mean for Texas families

The national hazing tragedies, whether involving alcohol, physical abuse, or systemic cultural issues within athletic programs, share several common and heartbreaking threads: forced drinking, humiliation, violence, deliberate delays in medical care, and concerted cover-up attempts. These cases highlight that accountability, both criminal and civil, often comes only after significant tragedy and extensive litigation.

For Carson County families, understanding these national patterns is crucial. Hazing incidents at Texas universities, whether at UH, Texas A&M, UT, SMU, or Baylor, are not isolated events. They are part of a larger, national landscape shaped by organizational histories and institutional knowledge. While each incident is unique, the lessons from these anchor cases provide powerful precedents that Carson County families can rely on in Texas courts. They underscore the importance of early intervention, thorough investigation, and the need for experienced legal counsel when confronting hazing.

TEXAS FOCUS: UH, TEXAS A&M, UT, SMU, BAYLOR

For families in Carson County, understanding the specific environments and hazing histories of major Texas universities is paramount. Many students from Carson County attend these institutions, and the issues faced there directly impact our local community. Below, we provide an overview of the hazing landscape at five prominent Texas universities.

University of Houston (UH)

The University of Houston, a vibrant urban campus located in the heart of Houston’s Harris County, attracts many students from Carson County and throughout the region. UH boasts a diverse student body, a mix of commuter and residential students, and an active Greek life with numerous fraternities and sororities recognized under various councils. Beyond Greek life, UH offers a wide array of student organizations, including cultural groups, sports clubs, and spirit organizations, all of which can be susceptible to hazing.

5.1.1 Official hazing policy & reporting channels

The University of Houston maintains a strict anti-hazing policy that is explicitly communicated to students and organizations. UH prohibits hazing whether it occurs on-campus or off-campus. Its policy specifically bans the forced consumption of alcohol, drugs, or food, sleep deprivation, physical mistreatment, and acts that cause mental distress, all when tied to initiation or affiliation. Students can report hazing through the Dean of Students office, the Office of Student Conduct, or directly to the University of Houston Police Department (UHPD). UH also generally provides a hazing statement and some public disciplinary information on its website.

5.1.2 Example incident & response

In 2016, a particularly severe hazing incident involving the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at UH brought hazing to the forefront. Pledges were allegedly deprived of sufficient food, water, and sleep during an extended multi-day event. One student involved reportedly suffered a lacerated spleen, an acute physical injury, after being slammed onto a table or similar surface. This incident led to criminal misdemeanor hazing charges and a significant university suspension for the chapter. Subsequent disciplinary actions have involved fraternities facing sanctions for conduct “likely to produce mental or physical discomfort,” encompassing alcohol misuse and other policy violations that consistently result in suspensions or probation. While UH demonstrates a willingness to suspend chapters, the public disclosure of detailed violations can sometimes be limited compared to other institutions.

5.1.3 How a UH hazing case might proceed

A hazing case originating at UH could involve multiple law enforcement agencies. Depending on whether the incident occurred on-campus or at an off-campus location in the Greater Houston area, the University of Houston Police Department (UHPD) or the Houston Police Department (HPD) might be involved. Civil lawsuits would likely be filed in state or federal courts within Harris County, where Houston is located. Potential defendants could include the individual students involved, the local chapter, the national fraternity/sorority, and potentially the University of Houston and any property owners where the hazing occurred. For Carson County families whose children attend UH, understanding these jurisdictional nuances can be critical when considering legal action.

5.1.4 What UH students & parents should do

• Understand UH’s Hazing Policy: Familiarize yourself with the university’s official policy on hazing, which can be found on the Dean of Students’ website.
• Utilize Reporting Channels: If you suspect hazing, report it through the UH Dean of Students Office, UHPD, or their online anonymous reporting forms.
• Document Everything: Maintain meticulous records of any suspicious activities, communications, or injuries. Photos, screenshots, and detailed notes are invaluable.
• Seek Medical Attention: Prioritize health and safety. If injury or extreme intoxication is suspected, get immediate medical help and ensure hazing is documented in medical records.
• Consult Legal Counsel: Contact a lawyer experienced in Houston-based hazing cases as soon as possible. Legal counsel can help uncover prior disciplinary actions against organizations at UH and guide you through the reporting and legal process.

Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University in College Station holds a unique status in Texas, known for its deep-rooted traditions, large student body, and the highly visible Corps of Cadets. Many Carson County students, drawn by its strong academic programs and rich history, eventually find their way to College Station. Greek life also plays a significant role in the social fabric of Texas A&M. This blend of tradition, military influence, and Greek culture presents a distinct environment where various forms of hazing can regrettably occur.

5.2.1 Hazing policy & reporting channels

Texas A&M’s anti-hazing policy, clearly outlined by the Division of Student Affairs, prohibits any act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or affiliation. This applies to all recognized student organizations, including fraternities, soror and, notably, the Corps of Cadets. Reporting channels include the Department of Student Conduct, the Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD), and specific reporting avenues within the Corps of Cadets structure. The university emphasizes a zero-tolerance stance against hazing.

5.2.2 Example incident & response

Texas A&M has faced multiple hazing allegations. In a high-profile Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) lawsuit around 2021, pledges alleged they were subjected to severe physical hazing, including being covered in various substances, one of which was an industrial-strength cleaner. This resulted in severe chemical burns that required emergency skin graft surgeries for the affected pledges. The local SAE chapter was suspended by the university, and the lawsuit highlighted the extreme dangers of chemical hazing.

Even the revered Corps of Cadets has faced hazing complaints. A 2023 lawsuit alleged degrading hazing practices, such as forced simulated sexual acts and being bound between beds in a “roasted pig” pose with an apple in one’s mouth. The cadet sought over $1 million in damages, and while Texas A&M stated it handled the matter under its internal rules, the public attention forced a dialogue about traditions crossing into hazing.

These incidents demonstrate that even at institutions with strong internal disciplinary systems, hazing persists and can escalate to dangerous levels.

5.2.3 How a Texas A&M hazing case might proceed

Civil lawsuits stemming from Texas A&M hazing incidents would typically be filed against individual student perpetrators, the local chapter, the national organization, and potentially the university itself. Public universities in Texas, like Texas A&M, often benefit from sovereign immunity. However, this immunity is not absolute and can be challenged in cases of gross negligence, civil rights violations, or when suing individual university employees in their personal capacity. Investigations could involve UPD, local College Station police, and the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office if incidents occur off-campus.

5.2.4 What Texas A&M students & parents should do

• Review A&M’s Anti-Hazing Resources: The university provides comprehensive information on its website regarding hazing prevention and reporting.
• Be Aware of Corps Culture: Families of students in the Corps of Cadets should understand the fine line between tradition and hazing, and know where to draw that line.
• Report to Student Conduct or UPD: Utilize the official reporting mechanisms available through the Department of Student Conduct or the Texas A&M Police Department.
• Preserve Digital Evidence: In any hazing situation, screenshots of group chats, photos, or videos are crucial. Do not let your child delete any evidence.
• Contact Attorney911: Our firm has experience with cases involving powerful institutions. We can help families from Carson County and beyond navigate the complexities of hazing claims at Texas A&M.

University of Texas at Austin (UT)

The University of Texas at Austin, a flagship institution for many Carson County families, is a large, public research university with a vibrant and extensive Greek life system. UT has been proactive in publicly reporting hazing violations, offering a transparent—though often disturbing—view into the ongoing challenges of hazing on its campus.

5.3.1 Hazing policy & reporting channels

UT Austin maintains a robust anti-hazing policy, rigorously enforced by the Dean of Students office. The policy unequivocally prohibits any action, on or off campus, that endangers the mental or physical health of a student for initiation, affiliation, or membership. UT is notable for its public-facing Hazing Violations database (often found on their Dean of Students website, e.g., hazing.utexas.edu), which lists sanctioned organizations, the nature of their violations, and the disciplinary actions taken. Reporting can be made through the Dean of Students, the UT Police Department (UTPD), or various anonymous online forms.

5.3.2 Example incident & response

UT Austin’s public database offers numerous examples of hazing. In 2023, the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity was sanctioned after new members were directed to consume milk excessively and perform strenuous calisthenics. These activities were deemed hazing, resulting in the chapter being placed on probation and mandated to implement new hazing-prevention education. Other listed violations frequently involve both Greek organizations and campus spirit groups, such as the Texas Cowboys (sanctioned after a 2018 pledge death involved sleep deprivation and a pick-up truck accident) or the Texas Wranglers, for similar offenses including forced workouts, alcohol misuse, and punishment-based practices. The consistent pattern of documented violations highlights the ongoing struggle despite public reporting.

5.3.3 How a UT Austin hazing case might proceed

Hazing cases at UT Austin can be particularly strong in civil litigation due to the university’s public Hazing Violations log. This record provides direct evidence of specific organizations’ histories of misconduct, establishing patterns and institutional knowledge. Law enforcement might include UTPD or the Austin Police Department. Lawsuits would proceed in Travis County courts. Again, while public universities like UT enjoy some sovereign immunity, skilled legal counsel can navigate the exceptions, especially in cases where the university’s past knowledge of an organization’s hazing history can demonstrate deliberate indifference or gross negligence.

5.3.4 What UT Austin students & parents should do

• Consult UT’s Public Hazing Database: Before or during the university experience, families can review the publicly available list of hazing violations to understand an organization’s history.
• Report All Suspicions: Use UT’s anonymous reporting options, UTPD, or the Dean of Students office.
• Leverage Documented History: If your child is hazed by an organization with a prior UT violation, ensure that history is documented as it can strengthen any subsequent legal claim.
• Know Your Jurisdiction: Cases in Austin fall under Travis County, and a Carson County hazing lawyer should understand the local legal landscape.

Southern Methodist University (SMU)

Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, serving a significant number of students from affluent backgrounds, including many from Carson County. SMU maintains a prominent Greek life presence, which, like many institutions, has faced its share of hazing allegations.

5.4.1 Hazing policy & reporting channels

SMU’s anti-hazing policy clearly prohibits all forms of hazing by any student organization, on or off campus. As a private university, SMU generally has more flexibility in how it handles internal investigations and disciplinary actions compared to public institutions. SMU utilizes reporting mechanisms through the Office of Student Conduct and Development, and has also implemented tools like “Real Response” for anonymous reporting of concerns.

5.4.2 Example incident & response

One notable incident involved the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity in 2017. Reports alleged that new members were subjected to paddling, forced alcohol consumption, and significant sleep deprivation. Following an investigation, the chapter was suspended and prohibited from recruiting for several years. This incident underscored the challenges private universities face in controlling off-campus activities while balancing administrative oversight with the rights of student organizations.

5.4.3 How an SMU hazing case might proceed

As a private university, SMU does not benefit from sovereign immunity, making it potentially easier to sue directly compared to public institutions. Lawsuits would be filed in Dallas County courts. Civil claims might focus on negligence, negligent supervision, or premises liability, depending on the specifics of the incident. While SMU may not publicly list hazing violations in the same detailed manner as UT Austin, a lawsuit can compel discovery of their internal investigation records, prior complaints, and disciplinary actions.

5.4.4 What SMU students & parents should do

• Familiarize with SMU’s Student Code of Conduct: Understand the specific rules and expectations regarding hazing at SMU.
• Utilize Anonymous Reporting: Encourage students to use SMU’s “Real Response” or similar anonymous reporting tools if they fear direct confrontation.
• Document Everything Thoroughly: Given the private nature of SMU’s records, personal documentation of hazing incidents (texts, photos, witness accounts) becomes even more critical for a legal case.
• Seek External Legal Advice: Due to SMU’s status as a private institution and the complexities of potential civil claims, engaging a lawyer with experience in Texas hazing litigation is highly recommended.

Baylor University

Baylor University, a private Baptist research university in Waco, McLennan County, is another popular destination for Carson County students. Baylor’s strong religious identity, while often a source of community and values, has also historically faced scrutiny regarding campus culture and institutional oversight in response to various student conduct issues, including hazing allegations.

5.5.1 Hazing policy & reporting channels

Baylor University explicitly prohibits hazing and emphasizes its commitment to student safety. Their policies align with Texas state law and apply to all student organizations, whether recognized or unrecognized. Reporting channels include the Office of Student Conduct, Baylor Police Department (BUPD), and an online reporting form. Baylor’s unique identity may present additional cultural considerations when addressing student behavior.

5.5.2 Example incident & response

In 2020, Baylor’s baseball team faced a hazing investigation that resulted in the suspension of 14 players. The suspensions were staggered to prevent a complete crippling of the team’s ability to compete. This incident highlights that hazing is not confined to Greek life but can be present even within well-respected athletic programs at religiously affiliated institutions. The university’s response, including the suspensions, was a clear attempt to enforce its “zero tolerance” policy.

5.5.3 How a Baylor hazing case might proceed

Similar to SMU, as a private university, Baylor is not protected by sovereign immunity. This means civil lawsuits can directly target the university along with individuals, local chapters, and national organizations. Cases would likely be heard in McLennan County courts. Given Baylor’s past experiences with institutional oversight issues (primarily the highly publicized football and Title IX sexual assault scandal), any new hazing allegations would likely draw intense internal and external scrutiny. A legal strategy would examine the university’s adherence to its own policies, its history of responding to student misconduct (including hazing), and any patterns that suggest a failure to adequately protect students.

5.5.4 What Baylor students & parents should do

• Understand Baylor’s Values and Policies: Be aware of how Baylor’s religious mission and its institutional values translate into its student conduct and anti-hazing policies.
• Engage with Student Affairs: If you suspect hazing, reach out to Baylor’s Student Affairs or the Office of Student Conduct.
• Consider the Broader Context: Understand that Baylor’s history of addressing institutional issues means that current hazing claims may be met with robust, but often intensely scrutinized, internal investigations.
• Seek Specialized Legal Expertise: For Carson County families whose students attend Baylor, it is crucial to consult a Texas hazing lawyer who understands how to navigate complex legal claims against private universities, especially those with a history of institutional challenges.

FRATERNITIES & SORORITIES: CAMPUS-SPECIFIC + NATIONAL HISTORIES

For Carson County families, it’s not enough to understand local university dynamics; it’s also crucial to recognize the broader context of national fraternities and sororities. The histories and patterns of these large national organizations can directly impact local chapters at campuses like UH, Texas A&M, UT, SMU, and Baylor, amplifying the legal and safety risks.

Why national histories matter

Most fraternities and sororities operating at Texas universities are chapters of larger national or international organizations. These national bodies are typically governed by national boards, maintain extensive policy manuals, and operate with national risk management guidelines. However, a disturbing pattern has emerged: many of these national organizations have extensive and often tragic hazing histories.

These national headquarters often have thick anti-hazing manuals and elaborate risk management protocols precisely because their chapters have experienced numerous deaths, catastrophic injuries, and significant lawsuits in the past. They know the common scripts: forced drinking nights, degrading “pledge sneaks,” dangerous physical challenges, and humiliating rituals.

When a local Texas chapter repeats these same dangerous behaviors—a formula that has led to tragedy elsewhere—it provides powerful evidence of foreseeability in a civil lawsuit. It demonstrates that the national organization knew, or should have known, that such hazing was a clear risk within their system. This knowledge can significantly strengthen claims of negligence, gross negligence, or even justify punitive damages in appropriate cases against both the local chapter and the national entity.

Organization mapping (synthesized)

While we track every IRS-registered Greek organization in Texas, specific attention must be paid to those with documented national hazing histories. Below, we highlight some of the organizations and their national hazing patterns that are relevant to discussions of campus safety in Texas.

• Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ / Pike): This fraternity has been linked to numerous hazing incidents, notably the Stone Foltz fatality at Bowling Green State University in 2021. Foltz died from alcohol poisoning after being forced to consume an entire bottle of liquor during a “Big/Little” event. This case resulted in multiple criminal convictions and a significant financial settlement involving both the national fraternity and the university. Pike chapters at Texas universities, therefore, operate within a national context of known alcohol-related hazing.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ / SAE): Often labeled “America’s deadliest fraternity” by some media outlets due to a high number of hazing-related deaths, SAE has a national history replete with severe incidents. This includes a traumatic brain injury lawsuit at the University of Alabama, a $1 million lawsuit at Texas A&M University in 2021 where pledges alleged chemical burns from industrial-strength cleaner, and a January 2024 assault lawsuit at the University of Texas at Austin by an exchange student who suffered severe orthopedic injuries. These cases demonstrate a recurring pattern of physical and alcohol-related hazing that the national organization has been repeatedly put on notice for.
• Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ): This fraternity was at the center of the Maxwell “Max” Gruver hazing death at Louisiana State University in 2017. Gruver died from alcohol toxicity after participating in a “Bible study” drinking game where “incorrect” answers led to forced alcohol consumption. This incident directly led to Louisiana’s felony hazing law, the Max Gruver Act.
• Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ): The national organization has a history of alcohol-related tragedies, including the 2017 death of Andrew Coffey at Florida State University. Coffey died from acute alcohol poisoning during a “Big Brother Night” event. More recently, Attorney911 is actively representing Leonel Bermudez in a $10 million lawsuit against the University of Houston and the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter in late 2025, alleging severe physical hazing, including forced ingestion of substances, “waterboarding-like” hose spraying, and extreme calisthenics that led to rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure. This ongoing Houston case, in Harris County, demonstrates the continued pattern of dangerous hazing within this organization.
• Kappa Alpha Order: This fraternity has faced numerous hazing allegations and suspensions at campuses across the country, including an incident at SMU in 2017 where new members were reportedly paddled, forced to drink, and deprived of sleep. These incidents often involve a mix of physical and alcohol-related rituals.

Tie back to legal strategy

The existence of these national patterns is a critical element in developing a strong legal strategy for Carson County families. It allows experienced hazing attorneys to:

• Establish foreseeability: When an organization has a record of specific hazing behaviors resulting in injury or death at multiple chapters, it becomes difficult for them to argue that a similar incident at a Texas chapter was “unforeseeable.”
• Support negligence claims: Evidence of prior incidents can show that national organizations failed to adequately supervise their chapters or enforce their own anti-hazing policies, thus contributing to the harm.
• Impact insurance coverage: Knowledge of these repeated patterns can challenge insurance companies’ attempts to deny coverage by claiming “intentional acts” or “rogue behavior” that the national organization supposedly couldn’t predict.
• Pursue punitive damages: In cases where a national organization has been repeatedly warned about specific hazing behaviors but failed to take effective action, there may be grounds to seek punitive damages, which are designed to punish egregious conduct and deter future harm.

BUILDING A CASE: EVIDENCE, DAMAGES, STRATEGY

When a Carson County family decides to pursue legal action against hazing, we at Attorney911 understand that we are not just building a lawsuit; we are meticulously piecing together a narrative from fragmented evidence, often against institutions determined to protect their reputations. This process requires a sophisticated understanding of modern investigative techniques and aggressive legal strategy.

Evidence

The landscape of hazing litigation has been transformed by technology. Today, digital evidence is often the cornerstone of a successful case, significantly augmenting traditional forms of physical and testimonial evidence.

• Digital communications: This is arguably the most critical category of evidence in contemporary hazing cases. Group messaging apps like GroupMe (the most common for fraternity/sorority communications), WhatsApp, iMessage, Signal, and Discord are invaluable. So too are direct messages on social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. These communications can reveal planning for hazing events, direct orders, expressions of intent, discussions about cover-ups, and even real-time accounts of hazing as it unfolds. Crucially, while perpetrators often attempt to delete incriminating messages, digital forensics experts can often recover this data, making immediate preservation vital.
  • For example, in the Leonel Bermudez v. UH / Pi Kappa Phi ($10 million lawsuit) Attorney911 filed in late 2025 in Harris County, a pledge fanny pack rule was communicated digitally. This allowed us to build a precise narrative of the hazing.
• Photos & videos: Smart devices are ubiquitous. Members and new members often film events, share footage in private group chats, or post them on social media (even if temporarily, like Snapchat stories). This visual evidence can directly capture the hazing acts, show participant identities, and prove coercion or injury. Security camera footage from houses or nearby venues can also be vital.
• Internal organization documents: These include pledge manuals, initiation scripts, “tradition” lists, rules documents, and communications between local chapters and national headquarters or advisors. Such documents can reveal sanctioned (or unsanctioned) activities and contradictions between stated policy and actual practice.
• University records: Through discovery or public records requests (especially at public institutions like UT Austin or Texas A&M), a pattern of prior misconduct can be established. This includes past conduct violations, disciplinary records, campus police incident reports involving the organization or individual members, and Clery Act disclosures which document certain crimes on campus.
• Medical and psychological records: These are crucial to document the extent of the victim’s injuries and suffering. They include emergency room reports, ambulance records, hospitalization notes, surgical reports, toxicology reports (especially in alcohol hazing cases), and evaluations from psychologists or psychiatrists to diagnose and document conditions like PTSD, depression, or anxiety resulting from the trauma. Leonel Bermudez’s medical records, detailing rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure, form a central part of our case against UH and Pi Kappa Phi.
• Witness testimony: The firsthand accounts of other new members, active members, roommates, coaches, trainers, or even bystanders are invaluable. Former members who quit an organization due to hazing are often powerful and credible witnesses.

Damages

When hazing causes harm, the law provides for compensation to make the victim whole, as much as possible. These “damages” are designed to cover both tangible financial losses and intangible suffering.

• Medical bills & future care: This includes all costs associated with immediate medical attention (ER visits, ambulance transport, hospitalization, surgeries) as well as projected future expenses for ongoing treatment, physical therapy, medications, and mental health counseling. In cases of catastrophic injury, such as brain damage or permanent organ damage (like the acute kidney failure Leonel Bermudez suffered), a “life care plan” will quantify millions in future medical and custodial care needs.
• Lost earnings / educational impact: Hazing can disrupt a student’s academic career, leading to missed semesters, lost scholarships, and delayed graduation. This, in turn, can result in lost income or earnings. For victims with permanent injuries, their future earning capacity may be significantly diminished, requiring expert economic analysis.
• Non-economic damages: These compensate for the subjective, non-financial impacts of hazing. This includes physical pain and suffering from injuries, severe emotional distress, trauma, humiliation, and the profound loss of enjoyment of life. Psychiatric evaluations are essential to document diagnosed conditions like PTSD, severe anxiety, or depression.
• Wrongful death damages: In the most tragic cases, hazing results in death. Texas law allows surviving family members (parents, children, spouse) to file a wrongful death claim. Compensation typically covers funeral and burial costs, loss of financial support the deceased would have provided, and the immeasurable loss of companionship, love, and society, as well as the family’s own grief and emotional suffering.

It’s critical to understand that we are describing the types of damages that can be sought, not promising or predicting specific dollar amounts for any particular case. Each case is unique, and calculating damages requires careful legal and expert analysis.

Role of different defendants and insurance coverage

Hazing cases often involve multiple defendants, each with their own legal counsel and insurance policies. National fraternities/sororities and universities typically carry substantial liability insurance policies designed to protect them from such lawsuits. However, simply having insurance does not mean these entities will readily pay out.

• Insurance disputes: Insurers frequently attempt to deny coverage, arguing that hazing constitutes “intentional acts” or “criminal conduct” which may be excluded from general liability policies. They may also argue the incident falls outside the policy’s scope or that the national organization had no direct knowledge of the local chapter’s actions.
• Experienced hazing lawyers are adept at navigating these complex insurance coverage disputes. They work to:
  • Identify all potential sources of insurance coverage, including local chapter policies, national organization policies, university policies, and even homeowners’ policies of individual perpetrators.
  • Challenge insurance companies’ attempts to deny coverage by demonstrating negligence or gross negligence in failure to supervise or prevent known hazardous behaviors.
  • Force insurers to provide a defense for their clients, even if liability is disputed.

Understanding this intricate web of liability and insurance is crucial. An aggressive legal strategy ensures that all responsible parties are brought to the table, maximizing the potential for full and fair compensation for the victim and their family.

PRACTICAL GUIDES & FAQS

If you’re a parent, student, or witness in Carson County grappling with hazing, immediate, actionable guidance is paramount. The information below aims to demystify hazing and provide clear steps for navigating these traumatic situations.

For parents

Your role as a parent is crucial in identifying and responding to hazing. Staying informed can make all the difference.

• Warning signs of hazing: Be vigilant for a sudden onset of unexplained injuries (bruises, burns, or “accidents” with weak explanations), extreme fatigue, or sleep deprivation. Look for drastic changes in mood, increased anxiety, or withdrawal from family and old friends. Your child might become secretive, constantly check their phone for group chat notifications, or express fear of missing “mandatory” events.
• How to talk to your child: Approach conversations with empathy and without judgment. Emphasize that your child’s safety and well-being are your top priorities, far above any group’s status or “loyalty.” Let them know you will support them regardless of their choices or what they reveal.
• If your child is hurt: Prioritize immediate medical care for any injuries or extreme intoxication. Document everything thoroughly: photograph injuries from multiple angles, screenshot any relevant texts or social media posts, and meticulously record dates, times, locations, and names.
• Dealing with the university: Document every communication with university administrators. Ask specific questions about prior incidents involving the same organization and what measures the school took in response. Understand that university internal investigations often prioritize institutional reputation; independent legal counsel protects your child’s best interests.
• When to talk to a lawyer: If your child has suffered significant physical or psychological harm due to hazing, or if you feel the university or organization is minimizing or hiding what happened, it is essential to consult a lawyer experienced in hazing cases immediately.

For students / pledges

If you are a student or pledge in Carson County, your safety and well-being are paramount. Understanding your rights and recognizing hazing when it occurs is the first step toward protecting yourself.

• Is this hazing or just tradition? Ask yourself: Do you feel unsafe, humiliated, or coerced? Are you being forced to drink or endure physical pain? Are you told to hide these activities from others? If an activity makes you question your safety, dignity, or health, it is likely hazing, regardless of how it’s labeled.
• Why “consent” isn’t the end of the story: Even if you verbally agree to participate, legal protections for hazing victims often prioritize your safety over a pressured “consent.” The law recognizes the immense peer pressure and power imbalance in initiation rituals.
• Exiting and reporting safely: You have the right to leave any organization at any time without fear of retribution. If you feel threatened or unsafe, contact an RA, a trusted friend, family member, or call 911 immediately. Report any hazing incidents to campus authorities or the National Anti-Hazing Hotline at 1-888-NOT-HAZE.
• Good-faith reporting and amnesty: Many schools and Texas law offer amnesty or immunity for students who seek medical help in an emergency, even if underage drinking or drug use was involved. Your safety and the safety of others always come first.

For former members / witnesses

If you witnessed hazing or were involved but are no longer a part of the organization, your testimony can be critical in preventing future harm and holding perpetrators accountable.

• Acknowledge that your perspective is invaluable. Your testimony or evidence may be the key to preventing another tragedy.
• Understand that while you may have been complicit or felt coerced at the time, your cooperation now can help other victims. Discuss any legal concerns you may have with an attorney who can advise you confidentially, separate from the victims.
• Legal counsel can help navigate your role as a witness or even as a co-defendant if charges are brought against you, ensuring your rights are protected throughout the process.

Critical mistakes that can destroy your case

Families in Carson County must be aware of common pitfalls that can severely undermine a hazing case. These mistakes, often made from good intentions or lack of knowledge, can compromise legal options and evidentiary integrity.

MISTAKES THAT CAN RUIN YOUR HAZING CASE:

1. Letting your child delete messages or “clean up” evidence

   • What parents think: “I don’t want them to get in more trouble.”
   • Why it’s wrong: This can be perceived as an attempted cover-up, potentially leading to charges of obstruction of justice, and makes proving your case significantly harder.
   • What to do instead: Preserve everything immediately, even embarrassing or seemingly minor content. Take screenshots of group chats, texts, DMs, and social media posts. The Attorney911 video on using your cellphone to document a legal case (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs) explains best practices.

2. Confronting the fraternity/sorority directly

   • What parents think: “I’m going to give them a piece of my mind.”
   • Why it’s wrong: Direct confrontation can alert the perpetrators, leading them to immediately lawyer up, destroy evidence, coach witnesses, and prepare their defense.
   • What to do instead: Document everything you can, then call a lawyer before any direct confrontation.

3. Signing university “release” or “resolution” forms

   • What universities do: They may pressure families to sign waivers or “internal resolution” agreements to quickly close a case.
   • Why it’s wrong: Signing such documents without legal review may inadvertently waive your right to pursue a civil lawsuit, and any early settlements are often far below the true value of the case.
   • What to do instead: Do NOT sign anything from the university or an insurance company without an attorney reviewing it first.

4. Posting details on social media before talking to a lawyer

   • What families think: “I want people to know what happened.”
   • Why it’s wrong: Anything posted online can be used by defense attorneys, potentially creating inconsistencies that hurt credibility or inadvertently waiving certain legal privileges.
   • What to do instead: Document privately and thoroughly. Let your lawyer control public messaging when, and if, appropriate.

5. Letting your child go back to “one last meeting”

   • What fraternities say: “Come talk to us before you do anything drastic.”
   • Why it’s wrong: These meetings are often designed to pressure, intimidate, or extract statements that can later be used against your child in a legal proceeding.
   • What to do instead: Once you’re considering legal action, all communication from the organization should be directed through your lawyer.

6. Waiting “to see how the university handles it”

   • What universities promise: “We’re investigating; let us handle this internally.”
   • Why it’s wrong: Evidence rapidly disappears, witnesses graduate and scatter, and the statute of limitations continues to run. University internal processes may prioritize protecting the institution’s reputation over full accountability for your child’s harm.
   • What to do instead: Preserve evidence NOW and consult a lawyer immediately. The university’s internal process is separate from achieving real legal accountability and compensation.

7. Talking to insurance adjusters without a lawyer

   • What adjusters say: “We just need your statement to process the claim.”
   • Why it’s wrong: Recorded statements can be used against you, and initial settlement offers are almost always lowball.
   • What to do instead: Politely decline to give a statement and tell them your attorney will contact them. Watch Attorney911’s video on client mistakes that can ruin your injury case (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IYsoxOSxY) for more critical advice.

Short FAQ

• “Can I sue a university for hazing in Texas?”
  Yes, under certain circumstances. Public universities (like UH, Texas A&M, UT Austin) have some sovereign immunity protections under Texas law, but exceptions exist for gross negligence, specific civil rights violations (like Title IX), and when individual employees are sued in their personal capacity. Private universities (like SMU and Baylor) have fewer immunity protections. Every case depends on its specific facts – contact Attorney911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a case-specific analysis.
• “Is hazing a felony in Texas?”
  It can be. While hazing is typically classified as a Class B misdemeanor, it becomes a state jail felony under Texas Education Code § 37.152 if the hazing causes serious bodily injury or death. Individuals (officers or members) can also face misdemeanor charges for failing to report hazing.
• “Can my child bring a case if they ‘agreed’ to the initiation?”
  Yes. Texas Education Code § 37.155 explicitly states that consent is not a defense to prosecution for hazing. Courts and legal principles consistently recognize that “consent” given under duress, peer pressure, power imbalance, or fear of exclusion is not true voluntary consent.
• “How long do we have to file a hazing lawsuit?”
  Generally, there is a 2-year statute of limitations from the date of injury or death to file a hazing lawsuit in Texas. However, certain legal principles like the “discovery rule” or “fraudulent concealment” may extend this period if the harm or its cause wasn’t immediately known. Regardless, time is critical—evidence disappears, witness memories fade, and organizations can destroy records. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 immediately to ensure your rights are protected. For more information, you can watch our video: Is there a statute of limitations on my case? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c.
• “What if the hazing happened off-campus or at a private house?”
  The location of the hazing does not eliminate liability. Universities and national fraternities or other organizations can still be held liable based on their sponsorship, control, knowledge of the activity, and foreseeability of harm. Many major hazing settlements and verdicts have arisen from incidents that occurred at off-campus venues or private residences, including the Pi Delta Psi retreat case (Michael Deng) and the Sigma Pi unofficial house case (Collin Wiant).
• “Will this be confidential, or will my child’s name be in the news?”
  We understand the sensitive nature of hazing incidents and the desire for privacy. While some high-profile cases do gain media attention, most hazing cases are resolved through confidential settlements before going to trial. We prioritize your family’s privacy and work to minimize public exposure while aggressively pursuing accountability.
• “How do contingency fees work for hazing cases?”
  At Attorney911, we handle hazing cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay no upfront costs, and we only get paid if we win your case—either through a settlement or a jury verdict. Our fees are a percentage of the recovery. This ensures that expert legal representation is accessible to all families, regardless of their financial situation. For a detailed explanation, watch our video: How Do Contingency Fees Work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F9Nc.

ABOUT THE MANGINELLO LAW FIRM + CALL TO ACTION

When your family in Carson County faces the devastating impact of hazing, you need more than just a general personal injury lawyer. You need attorneys who intimately understand how powerful institutions—national fraternities, universities, and their deep-pocketed insurance companies—fight back, and critically, how to win against them. The Manginello Law Firm, operating as Attorney911, is purpose-built for these complex cases.

We are a Houston-based Texas personal injury and complex litigation firm with a statewide reach, serving families across Carson County and throughout Texas. Our firm’s unique capabilities are particularly suited to the challenges presented by hazing litigation:

• Insurance Insider Advantage: Our associate attorney, Lupe Peña (https://attorney911.com/attorneys/lupe-pena/), brings invaluable insight. As a former insurance defense attorney at a national law firm, she knows exactly how fraternity and university insurance companies value—and undervalue—hazing claims. She understands their delay tactics, coverage exclusion arguments, and settlement strategies, allowing us to anticipate their moves and counter them effectively. As we say, we know their playbook because we used to run it.
• Complex Litigation Against Massive Institutions: Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello (https://attorney911.com/attorneys/ralph-manginello/), has a proven track record of taking on formidable defendants. He was part of the legal teams involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation, demonstrating our capacity to handle complex, multi-party federal court cases against billion-dollar corporations. We are not intimidated by national fraternities, large universities, or their well-funded defense teams. We’ve taken on powerful entities and won, building cases that force accountability.
• Multi-Million Dollar Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Injury Experience: Our firm has recovered millions for families in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. Hazing often results in severe injuries or wrongful death, and our deep experience in valuing lifetime care needs (especially in brain injury or permanent disability cases) means we don’t settle cheap. Our track record, highlighted by successful outcomes in complex wrongful death claims (https://attorney911.com/law-practice-areas/wrongful-death-claim-lawyer/), speaks to our commitment to securing justice.
• Dual Civil & Criminal Hazing Expertise: Ralph’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) provides us with a nuanced understanding of both the civil and criminal aspects of hazing. When hazing leads to criminal charges, we can advise on how these proceedings interact with a civil lawsuit, offering comprehensive guidance that few firms can match.
• Aggressive Investigative Depth: We leverage a network of experts—medical professionals, digital forensics specialists, economists, and psychologists—to build your case. We know how to obtain hidden evidence, including recovering deleted group chats, subpoenaing national fraternity records that show patterns of prior incidents, and uncovering university files through aggressive discovery and public records requests. We investigate like your child’s life depends on it—because it does.

We intimately understand how fraternities, sororities, Corps programs, and athletic departments operate behind closed doors. Our expertise allows us to uncover not only what happened but why it was allowed to happen. We understand the complex interplay of Greek culture, “tradition,” and how to legally prove coercion.

We know this is one of the hardest things a family can face. Our job is to get you answers, hold the right people accountable, and help prevent this from happening to another family. We believe in thorough investigation and real accountability, not just quick settlements.

Call to action (Carson County)

If you or your child experienced hazing at any Texas campus—whether it’s UH, Texas A&M, UT Austin, SMU, Baylor, or another institution—we want to hear from you. Families in Carson County and throughout the surrounding region have the right to answers, justice, and accountability.

Contact The Manginello Law Firm today for a confidential, no-obligation consultation. We’ll listen to your story without judgment, explain your legal options clearly, and help you decide on the best path forward for your family.

During your free consultation, you can expect us to:

• Listen empathetically to your account of what happened.
• Review any evidence you may have collected, such as photos, texts, or medical records.
• Explain your legal options, including pursuing a criminal report, a civil lawsuit, both, or neither.
• Discuss realistic timelines and what to expect throughout the legal process.
• Answer all your questions about our contingency fee structure—meaning you pay no upfront costs, and we only get paid if we win your case.
• Provide our insights without any pressure to hire us on the spot; we want you to make the best decision for your family.
• Assure you that everything you tell us is strictly confidential.

Whether you’re in Carson County or anywhere across Texas, if hazing has impacted your family, you don’t have to face this alone. Call us today.

Contact Attorney911:

• Call: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
• Direct: (713) 528-9070
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• Email: ralph@atty911.com

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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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Complete Texas Greek Organization Directory

Attorney911 tracks every IRS-registered fraternity and sorority in Texas:

• ALPHA SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 81-2525354 | COLLEGE STA, TX
• BETA NU PI KAPPA PHI FRATERNITY HOUSING CORPORATION INC | EIN: 46-2267515 | FRISCO, TX
• BUILDING CORPORATION OF DELTA CHAPTER OF ALPHA DELTA PI | EIN: 74-6047117 | AUSTIN, TX
• CHI EPSILON SIGMA INC | EIN: 45-1677063 | DALLAS, TX
• CHI OMEGA FRATERNITY | EIN: 74-0555581 | AUSTIN, TX
• CHI OMEGA FRATERNITY | EIN: 75-6041410 | NACOGDOCHES, TX
• DELTA ALPHA SIGMA MULTICULTURAL SORORITY | EIN: 36-4806998 | DALLAS, TX
• DELTA PHI CHAPTER OF THETA CHI FRATERNITY ALUMNI HOUSING | EIN: 90-0239693 | DALLAS, TX
• DELTA PHI UPSILON FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 80-0209640 | HOUSTON, TX
• DENTON-LEWISVILLE GUIDE RIGHT FOUNDATION | EIN: 86-1205340 | FLOWER MOUND, TX
• EPSILON NU HOUSING CORPORATION | EIN: 23-7359384 | LUBBOCK, TX
• EPSILON PI PHI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HONOR SOCIETY | EIN: 47-4643399 | ROUND ROCK, TX
• EPSILON TAU CHAPTER OF THETA CHI FRATERNITY | EIN: 75-6053083 | NACOGDOCHES, TX
• ETA ALPHA HOUSE CORPORATION OF KAPPA DELTA SORORITY | EIN: 74-2930349 | COLLEGE STA, TX
• ETA KAPPA CHAPTER OF SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA HOUSE CORPORATION | EIN: 75-2935462 | FRISCO, TX
• FRANK HEFLIN FOUNDATION | EIN: 20-3507402 | CANYON, TX
• FRIENDSHIP-WEST MIZPAH FOUNDATION | EIN: 27-1863731 | DALLAS, TX
• GAMMA PHI DELTA CHRISTIAN FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 74-2893931 | FORT WORTH, TX
• GAMMA PHI HOUSE CORPORATION OF KAPPA ALPHA THETA FRATERNITY | EIN: 75-1283953 | LUBBOCK, TX
• GAMMA IOTA CHAPTER OF GAMMA PHI BETA SORORITY INC | EIN: 75-1225585 | WICHITA FALLS, TX
• GASONIA-SHEBY-NC ALUMNI CHAPTER OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY | EIN: 23-2502872 | GASTONIA, NC
• GENTLEMEN OF AGGIE TRADITION | EIN: 88-0537463 | COLLEGE STA, TX
• GULF COAST ALUMNI ET OF OX INC | EIN: 45-2717861 | MEXIA, TX
• HELLENIC PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF TEXAS | EIN: 74-2020182 | HOUSTON, TX
• HONOR SOCIETY OF PHI KAPPA PHI | EIN: 46-3831593 | AUSTIN, TX
• HONOR SOCIETY OF PHI KAPPA PHI | EIN: 90-0293166 | COLLEGE STATION, TX
• HONOR SOCIETY OF PHI KAPPA PHI | EIN: 26-3170920 | DENTON, TX
• HONOR SOCIETY OF PHI KAPPA PHI | EIN: 38-3742830 | EL PASO, TX
• HONOR SOCIETY OF PHI KAPPA PHI | EIN: 82-0644459 | LUBBOCK, TX
• HONOR SOCIETY OF PHI KAPPA PHI | EIN: 35-2335400 | TYLER, TX
• HONOR SOCIETY OF PHI KAPPA PHI | EIN: 90-0293167 | VICTORIA, TX
• IOTA ALPHA CHAPTER OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 51-0225632 | ARLINGTON, TX
• KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY | EIN: 52-1278573 | DALLAS, TX
• KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY | EIN: 23-7279532 | PRAIRIE VIEW, TX
• KAPPA BETA GAMMA INTERNATIONAL INC | EIN: 33-1294470 | FRISCO, TX
• KAPPA EPSILON CHAPTER OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 75-1727080 | ARLINGTON, TX
• KAPPA SIGMA – MU CAMMA CHAPTER INC | EIN: 13-3048786 | COLLEGE STATION, TX
• KAPPA SIGMA – MU GAMMA CHAPTER INC | EIN: 27-3662583 | LUFKIN, TX
• KAPPA SIGMA FRATERNITY | EIN: 75-6067776 | FORT WORTH, TX
• LAMBDA CHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 74-1130606 | AUSTIN, TX
• LAMBDA NU GAMMA FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 93-2103520 | CONROE, TX
• LAMBDA OMEGA EPSILON SORORITY INC | EIN: 86-1854073 | CONROE, TX
• LAMBDA ETA CHAPTER CHI ETA PHI SORORITY INCORPORATED | EIN: 75-2273565 | ARLINGTON, TX
• LELAND COLLEGE PREP PTO | EIN: 47-2160315 | HOUSTON, TX
• MIKAPPA LAMBDA CHAPTER OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 61-1558223 | MARSHALL, TX
• NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL NORTH DALLAS SUBURBIA | EIN: 26-4080411 | CARROLLTON, TX
• ONE CHAPTER ONE SHIELD | EIN: 92-1743777 | IOWA COLONY, TX
• OMICRON GAMMA GAMMA CHAPTER | EIN: 75-2819136 | ARLINGTON, TX
• OMICRON GAMMA SIGMA ALUMNI CHAPTER OF PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY | EIN: 92-1672050 | IRVING, TX
• PHI DELTA THETA FRATERNITY | EIN: 90-0927378 | SAN ANTONIO, TX
• PHI KAPPA PSI TEXAS EPSILON CHAPTER | EIN: 45-2729519 | NACOGDOCHES, TX
• PHI UPSILON ZETA OF LAMBDA CHI ALPHA FRATERNITY | EIN: 74-1016658 | SAN ANTONIO, TX
• PI KAPPA PHI DELTA OMEGA CHAPTER BUILDING CORPORATION | EIN: 37-1768785 | MISSOURI CITY, TX
• PI KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY | EIN: 74-6064445 | NEDERLAND, TX
• PI KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY | EIN: 75-6063623 | EL PASO, TX
• REDWINE HONORS PROGRAM STUDENT COUNCIL | EIN: 84-5090974 | WICHITA FALLS, TX
• RCCGNA SEMINARY | EIN: 75-3162704 | GREENVILLE, TX
• RHO DELTA CHI NATIONAL BOARD | EIN: 93-4247450 | SUGAR LAND, TX
• SIGMA ALPHA OMEGA CHRISTIAN SORORITY INC | EIN: 85-1262394 | AUSTIN, TX
• SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY EPSILON XI CHAPTER | EIN: 74-6084905 | HOUSTON, TX
• SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY ZETA ETA | EIN: 75-6060974 | COMMERCE, TX
• SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY | EIN: 74-6084912 | AUSTIN, TX
• SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY | EIN: 75-2609909 | COMMERCE, TX
• SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY | EIN: 36-4091267 | WACO, TX
• SIGMA LAMBDA ALPHA SORORITY INC | EIN: 90-0956019 | AUSTIN, TX
• SIGMA NU CORPORATION OF OKLAHOMA | EIN: 73-6098935 | COLLEYVILLE, TX
• SIGMA PHI EPSILON NEW YORK CHI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC | EIN: 26-2710856 | HOUSTON, TX
• SIGMA PHI EPSILON TEXAS ETA | EIN: 82-4398421 | RICHMOND, TX
• SIGMA PHI EPSILON FRATERNITY TEXAS GAMMA CHAPTER | EIN: 91-1981478 | FORT WORTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA | EIN: 83-3053639 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA ALPHA CHI CHAPTER | EIN: 86-3999517 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA ALPHA PSI CHAPTER | EIN: 87-4252223 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC | EIN: 82-3971493 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC | EIN: 20-2203769 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC | EIN: 20-1237505 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC | EIN: 81-4575228 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC | EIN: 26-0805977 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC | EIN: 90-0657756 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC | EIN: 32-0217610 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC | EIN: 46-0766525 | CORINTH, TX
• SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS INC | EIN: 76-0221936 | HOUSTON, TX
• SOUTH TEXAS COTILLON INC | EIN: 26-2378154 | BROWNSVILLE, TX
• SOUTHWESTERN REGION OF IOTA PHI LAMBDA SORORITY INCORPORATED | EIN: 51-0194762 | HOUSTON, TX
• TEXAS BETA PSI CHAPTER OF ALPHA DELTA KAPPA SORORITY INC | EIN: 74-6088185 | SHAVANO PARK, TX
• TEXAS KAPPA SIGMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC | EIN: 74-1380362 | FORT WORTH, TX
• TEXAS NU-PHI DELTA THETA FRATERNITY | EIN: 81-4123811 | COLLEGE STA, TX
• TEXAS RHO CHAPTER OF THE SIGMA PHI EPSILON FRATERNITY | EIN: 74-1942292 | WACO, TX
• TEXAS EPSILON UPSILON CHAPTER | EIN: 76-0366414 | NEEDVILLE, TX
• TEJAS FOUNDATION | EIN: 74-6062730 | AUSTIN, TX
• THE ETHEL HEDGEMON LYLE FOUNDATION OF TEXAS | EIN: 76-0592907 | SPRING, TX
• THE KING’S UNIVERSITY | EIN: 75-2746187 | SOUTHLAKE, TX
• THE WOODLANDS CHARTER CHAPTER | EIN: 75-3342838 | SPRING, TX
• UTSA SIGMA CHI | EIN: 84-2643090 | SAN ANTONIO, TX
• UPSILON ZETA BUILDING ASSOCIATION OF CHI OMEGA | EIN: 75-2290669 | AMARILLO, TX
• 9THD BROTHERS KEEPER | EIN: 93-4008573 | ROWLETT, TX
• AGGIE ADPI FAMILY CLUB | EIN: 93-2357531 | CYPRESS, TX
• ALPHA DELTA | EIN: 81-2724215 | MCALLEN, TX
• ALPHA OMEGA EPSILON-BETA ALPHA CHAPTER | EIN: 47-3967233 | LUBBOCK, TX
• ALPHA SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 47-5370943 | HOUSTON, TX
• ALPHA SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 92-1490845 | HUNTSVILLE, TX
• ALPHA SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 83-1418666 | KINGSVILLE, TX
• ALPHA SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 87-2222906 | EL PASO, TX
• ALPHA SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 83-1418972 | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
• ALPHA SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 47-5381060 | SAN MARCOS, TX
• ALPHA SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 81-5229133 | SAN ANTONIO, TX
• BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER – ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY INC | EIN: 99-0483761 | HOUSTON, TX
• BETA UPSILON CHI | EIN: 74-2911848 | FORT WORTH, TX
• EPSILON MU CHAPTER OF THE SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY | EIN: 75-6203190 | FORT WORTH, TX
• FARM HOUSE FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 75-1565336 | LUBBOCK, TX
• FRISCO TX ALUMNI CHAPTER OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI INCORPORATED | EIN: 92-0575785 | FRISCO, TX
• IOTA ALPHA CHAPTER OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 51-0225632 | ARLINGTON, TX
• KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 45-3325054 | MANSFIELD, TX
• KAPPA BETA GAMMA INTERNATIONAL INC | EIN: 33-1294470 | FRISCO, TX
• KAPPA EPSILON CHAPTER OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 75-1727080 | ARLINGTON, TX
• KAPPA SIGMA FRATERNITY | EIN: 75-6067776 | FORT WORTH, TX
• KAPPA THETA PI – MU CHAPTER CORPORATION | EIN: 33-1294470 | FRISCO, TX
• LAMBDA CHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 74-1130606 | AUSTIN, TX
• LAMBDA NU GAMMA FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 93-2103520 | CONROE, TX
• LAMBDA OMEGA EPSILON SORORITY INC | EIN: 86-1854073 | CONROE, TX
• LAMBDA ETA CHAPTER CHI ETA PHI SORORITY INCORPORATED | EIN: 75-2273565 | ARLINGTON, TX
• LELAND COLLEGE PREP PTO | EIN: 47-2160315 | HOUSTON, TX
• MIKAPPA LAMBDA CHAPTER OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 61-1558223 | MARSHALL, TX
• NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL NORTH DALLAS SUBURBIA | EIN: 26-4080411 | CARROLLTON, TX
• ONE CHAPTER ONE SHIELD | EIN: 92-1743777 | IOWA COLONY, TX
• OMICRON GAMMA GAMMA CHAPTER | EIN: 75-2819136 | ARLINGTON, TX
• OMICRON GAMMA SIGMA ALUMNI CHAPTER OF PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY | EIN: 92-1672050 | IRVING, TX
• PHI DELTA THETA FRATERNITY | EIN: 90-0927378 | SAN ANTONIO, TX
• PHI KAPPA PSI TEXAS EPSILON CHAPTER | EIN: 45-2729519 | NACOGDOCHES, TX
• PHI UPSILON ZETA OF LAMBDA CHI ALPHA FRATERNITY | EIN: 74-1016658 | SAN ANTONIO, TX
• PI KAPPA PHI DELTA OMEGA CHAPTER BUILDING CORPORATION | EIN: 37-1768785 | MISSOURI CITY, TX
• PI KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY | EIN: 74-6064445 | NEDERLAND, TX
• PI KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY | EIN: 75-6063623 | EL PASO, TX
• REDWINE HONORS PROGRAM STUDENT COUNCIL | EIN: 84-5090974 | WICHITA FALLS, TX
• RCCGNA SEMINARY | EIN: 75-3162704 | GREENVILLE, TX
• RHO DELTA CHI NATIONAL BOARD | EIN: 93-4247450 | SUGAR LAND, TX
• SIGMA ALPHA OMEGA CHRISTIAN SORORITY INC | EIN: 85-1262394 | AUSTIN, TX
• SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY EPSILON XI CHAPTER | EIN: 74-6084905 | HOUSTON, TX
• SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY ZETA ETA | EIN: 75-6060974 | COMMERCE, TX
• SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY | EIN: 74-6084912 | AUSTIN, TX
• SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY | EIN: 75-2609909 | COMMERCE, TX
• SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY | EIN: 36-4091267 | WACO, TX
• SIGMA LAMBDA ALPHA SORORITY INC | EIN: 90-0956019 | AUSTIN, TX
• SIGMA NU CORPORATION OF OKLAHOMA | EIN: 73-6098935 | COLLEYVILLE, TX
• SIGMA PHI EPSILON NEW YORK CHI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC | EIN: 26-2710856 | HOUSTON, TX
• SIGMA PHI EPSILON TEXAS ETA | EIN: 82-4398421 | RICHMOND, TX
• SIGMA PHI EPSILON FRATERNITY TEXAS GAMMA CHAPTER | EIN: 91-1981478 | FORT WORTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA | EIN: 83-3053639 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA ALPHA CHI CHAPTER | EIN: 86-3999517 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA ALPHA PSI CHAPTER | EIN: 87-4252223 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC | EIN: 82-3971493 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC | EIN: 20-2203769 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC | EIN: 20-1237505 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC | EIN: 81-4575228 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC | EIN: 26-0805977 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC | EIN: 90-0657756 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC | EIN: 32-0217610 | CORINTH, TX
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC | EIN: 46-0766525 | CORINTH, TX
• SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS INC | EIN: 76-0221936 | HOUSTON, TX
• SOUTH TEXAS COTILLON INC | EIN: 26-2378154 | BROWNSVILLE, TX
• SOUTHWESTERN REGION OF IOTA PHI LAMBDA SORORITY INCORPORATED | EIN: 51-0194762 | HOUSTON, TX
• TEXAS BETA PSI CHAPTER OF ALPHA DELTA KAPPA SORORITY INC | EIN: 74-6088185 | SHAVANO PARK, TX
• TEXAS KAPPA SIGMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC | EIN: 74-1380362 | FORT WORTH, TX
• TEXAS NU-PHI DELTA THETA FRATERNITY | EIN: 81-4123811 | COLLEGE STA, TX
• TEXAS RHO CHAPTER OF THE SIGMA PHI EPSILON FRATERNITY | EIN: 74-1942292 | WACO, TX
• TEXAS EPSILON UPSILON CHAPTER | EIN: 76-0366414 | NEEDVILLE, TX
• TEJAS FOUNDATION | EIN: 74-6062730 | AUSTIN, TX
• THE ETHEL HEDGEMON LYLE FOUNDATION OF TEXAS | EIN: 76-0592907 | SPRING, TX
• THE KING’S UNIVERSITY | EIN: 75-2746187 | SOUTHLAKE, TX
• THE WOODLANDS CHARTER CHAPTER | EIN: 75-3342838 | SPRING, TX
• UTSA SIGMA CHI | EIN: 84-2643090 | SAN ANTONIO, TX
• UPSILON ZETA BUILDING ASSOCIATION OF CHI OMEGA | EIN: 75-2290669 | AMARILLO, TX
• ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY INCORPORATED – SIGMA GAMMA CHAPTER | EIN: 39-2352450 | HOUSTON, TX
• ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY INCORPORATED NU IOTA CHAPTER BAYLOR UNIVERSITY | EIN: 52-1346485 | WACO, TX
• ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY INC | EIN: 61-1562040 | LEWISVILLE, TX
• ZETA XI PEARLS EDUCATIONAL FUND INC | EIN: 88-3484848 | ROWLETT, TX
• ZETA OMICRON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC | EIN: 90-0949447 | PONDER, TX
• ZETA SIGMA HOUSE CORPORATION OF KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA FRATERNITY INC | EIN: 75-2620706 | DALLAS, TX

Complete Texas University Directory

Attorney911 tracks every higher education institution in Texas. For reference:

• Abilene Christian University | Abilene, Taylor County | Private Non-Profit
• Amberton University | Garland, Dallas County | Private Non-Profit
• American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med | Houston, Harris County | Private For-Profit
• American InterContinental University-Houston | Houston, Harris County | Private For-Profit
• Angelo State University | San Angelo, Tom Green County | Public University
• Arlington Baptist University | Arlington, Tarrant County | Private Non-Profit
• Austin Community College District | Austin, Travis County | Public University
• Austin College | Sherman, Grayson County | Private Non-Profit
• Austin Graduate School of Theology | Austin, Travis County | Private Non-Profit
• Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Austin, Travis County | Private Non-Profit
• Baptist Health System School of Health Professions | San Antonio, Bexar County | Private For-Profit
• Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary | Jacksonville, Cherokee County | Private Non-Profit
• Baptist University of the Americas | San Antonio, Bexar County | Private Non-Profit
• Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, Harris County | Private Non-Profit
• Baylor University | Waco, McLennan County | Private Non-Profit
• Brazosport College | Lake Jackson, Brazoria County | Public University
• Brite Divinity School | Fort Worth, Tarrant County | Private Non-Profit
• Chamberlain University-Texas | Houston, Harris County | Private For-Profit
• Christ Mission College | San Antonio, Bexar County | Private Non-Profit
• College of Biblical Studies-Houston | Houston, Harris County | Private Non-Profit
• College of the Mainland | Texas City, Galveston County | Public University
• Collin County Community College District | McKinney, Collin County | Public University
• Concordia University Texas | Austin, Travis County | Private Non-Profit
• Criswell College | Dallas, Dallas County | Private Non-Profit
• Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, Dallas County | Private Non-Profit
• Dallas Christian College | Dallas, Dallas County | Private Non-Profit
• Dallas College | Dallas, Dallas County | Public University
• Dallas Theological Seminary | Dallas, Dallas County | Private Non-Profit
• Del Mar College | Corpus Christi, Nueces County | Public University
• DeVry University-Texas | Irving, Dallas County | Private For-Profit
• Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest | Austin, Travis County | Private Non-Profit
• Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus | Austin, Williamson County | Private For-Profit
• Galen Health Institutes-Houston | Houston, Harris County | Private For-Profit
• Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio | San Antonio, Bexar County | Private For-Profit
• Galveston College | Galveston, Galveston County | Public University
• Gemini School of Visual Arts & Communication | Austin, Williamson County | Private For-Profit
• Grace School of Theology | Conroe, Montgomery County | Private Non-Profit
• Grayson College | Denison, Grayson County | Public University
• Hallmark University | San Antonio, Bexar County | Private Non-Profit
• Hardin-Simmons University | Abilene, Taylor County | Private Non-Profit
• Houston Baptist University | Houston, Harris County | Private Non-Profit
• Houston Graduate School of Theology | Houston, Harris County | Private Non-Profit
• Howard Payne University | Brownwood, Brown County | Private Non-Profit
• Huston-Tillotson University | Austin, Travis County | Private Non-Profit
• Jarvis Christian University | Hawkins, Wood County | Private Non-Profit
• Lamar University | Beaumont, Jefferson County | Public University
• Laredo College | Laredo, Webb County | Public University
• LeTourneau University | Longview, Gregg County | Private Non-Profit
• Lone Star College System | The Woodlands, Montgomery County | Public University
• Lubbock Christian University | Lubbock, Lubbock County | Private Non-Profit
• McMurry University | Abilene, Taylor County | Private Non-Profit
• Miami International University of Art & Design-Art Institute Dallas | Dallas, Dallas County | Private For-Profit
• Midland College | Midland, Midland County | Public University
• Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls, Wichita County | Public University
• North American University | Stafford, Fort Bend County | Private Non-Profit
• Oblate School of Theology | San Antonio, Bexar County | Private Non-Profit
• Odessa College | Odessa, Ector County | Public University
• Our Lady of the Lake University | San Antonio, Bexar County | Private Non-Profit
• Parker University | Dallas, Dallas County | Private Non-Profit
• Paul Quinn College | Dallas, Dallas County | Private Non-Profit
• Prairie View A & M University | Prairie View, Waller County | Public University
• Remington College-Dallas Campus | Dallas, Dallas County | Private Non-Profit
• Remington College-Fort Worth Campus | Fort Worth, Tarrant County | Private Non-Profit
• Remington College-North Houston Campus | Houston, Harris County | Private Non-Profit
• Rice University | Houston, Harris County | Private Non-Profit
• RCCGNA Seminary | Greenville, Hunt County | Private Non-Profit
• Saint Edward’s University | Austin, Travis County | Private Non-Profit
• Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, Walker County | Public University
• San Antonio College | San Antonio, Bexar County | Public University
• San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena, Harris County | Public University
• Schreiner University | Kerrville, Kerr County | Private Non-Profit
• South Texas College | McAllen, Hidalgo County | Public University
• South Texas College of Law Houston | Houston, Harris County | Private Non-Profit
• Southwest University at El Paso | El Paso, El Paso County | Private For-Profit
• Southwestern Adventist University | Keene, Johnson County | Private Non-Profit
• Southwestern University | Georgetown, Williamson County | Private Non-Profit
• Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County | Public University
• Strayer University-Texas | Farmers Branch, Dallas County | Private For-Profit
• Sul Ross State University | Alpine, Brewster County | Public University
• Tarleton State University | Stephenville, Erath County | Public University
• Texas A & M International University | Laredo, Webb County | Public University
• Texas A & M University-Central Texas | Killeen, Bell County | Public University
• Texas A & M University-College Station | College Station, Brazos County | Public University
• Texas A & M University-Commerce | Commerce, Hunt County | Public University
• Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, Nueces County | Public University
• Texas A & M University-Kingsville | Kingsville, Kleberg County | Public University
• Texas A & M University-System Office | College Station, Brazos County | Public University
• Texas A&M University-Texarkana | Texarkana, Bowie County | Public University
• Texas College | Tyler, Smith County | Private Non-Profit
• Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, Tarrant County | Private Non-Profit
• Texas Health and Science University | Austin, Travis County | Private For-Profit
• Texas Lutheran University | Seguin, Guadalupe County | Private Non-Profit
• Texas Southern University | Houston, Harris County | Public University
• Texas State University | San Marcos, Hays County | Public University
• Texas Tech University | Lubbock, Lubbock County | Public University
• Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Lubbock, Lubbock County | Public University
• Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | El Paso, El Paso County | Public University
• Texas Tech University System Administration | Lubbock, Lubbock County | Public University
• Texas Woman’s University | Denton, Denton County | Public University
• Texas Wesleyan University | Fort Worth, Tarrant County | Private Non-Profit
• The Art Institute of Austin | Bastrop, Bastrop County | Private For-Profit
• The Art Institute of Houston | Houston, Harris County | Private For-Profit
• The Art Institute of San Antonio | San Antonio, Bexar County | Private For-Profit
• The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest | Houston, Harris County | Private For-Profit
• The King’s University | Southlake, Tarrant County | Private Non-Profit
• The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Fort Worth, Tarrant County | Private Non-Profit
• The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington, Tarrant County | Public University
• The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, Travis County | Public University
• The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, Dallas County | Public University
• The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, El Paso County | Public University
• The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Houston, Harris County | Public University
• The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | San Antonio, Bexar County | Public University
• The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, Harris County | Public University
• The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Galveston, Galveston County | Public University
• The University of Texas Permian Basin | Odessa, Ector County | Public University
• The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, Hidalgo County | Public University
• The University of Texas System Office | Austin, Travis County | Public University
• The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, Bexar County | Public University
• The University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler, Smith County | Public University
• Trinity University | San Antonio, Bexar County | Private Non-Profit
• Trinity Valley Community College | Athens, Henderson County | Public University
• Tyler Junior College | Tyler, Smith County | Public University
• University of Dallas | Irving, Dallas County | Private Non-Profit
• University of Houston | Houston, Harris County | Public University
• University of Houston-Clear Lake | Houston, Harris County | Public University
• University of Houston-Downtown | Houston, Harris County | Public University
• University of Houston-System Administration | Houston, Harris County | Public University
• University of Houston-Victoria | Victoria, Victoria County | Public University
• University of North Texas | Denton, Denton County | Public University
• University of North Texas at Dallas | Dallas, Dallas County | Public University
• University of North Texas Health Science Center | Fort Worth, Tarrant County | Public University
• University of North Texas System | Dallas, Dallas County | Public University
• University of Phoenix-Texas | Houston, Harris County | Private For-Profit
• University of St Mary | San Antonio, Bexar County | Private Non-Profit
• University of St Thomas | Houston, Harris County | Private Non-Profit
• University of the Incarnate Word | San Antonio, Bexar County | Private Non-Profit
• University of Phoenix-Texas | Houston, Harris County | Private For-Profit
• University of St Mary | San Antonio, Bexar County | Private Non-Profit
• University of St Thomas | Houston, Harris County | Private Non-Profit
• University of the Incarnate Word | San Antonio, Bexar County | Private Non-Profit
• Wade College | Dallas, Dallas County | Private For-Profit
• Wayland Baptist University | Plainview, Hale County | Private Non-Profit
• Weatherford College | Weatherford, Parker County | Public University
• West Texas A & M University | Canyon, Randall County | Public University
• Wiley College | Marshall, Harrison County | Private Non-Profit