The Definitive Guide for Bandera Families: Hazing, Texas Law, and Campus Accountability

A Texas Parent’s Worst Nightmare

Imagine your child, having just started their college journey at a proud Texas university, is eager to find their place. They accept a bid from a fraternity or sorority, a decision many families in Bandera, Kerrville, and across the Texas Hill County understand as a path to friendship and opportunity. The first few weeks are filled with excitement. Then, the calls home become less frequent. The fatigue in their voice isn’t just from studying. You notice unexplained bruises in a photo, or they casually mention being “on call” for older members at all hours. When you ask directly, they shut down—”It’s just tradition, Dad. Everyone does it.” The nightmare for any Bandera parent begins not with a single event, but with the slow, dawning realization that your child is being systematically broken down, far from the safety of home.

This is not a hypothetical. Right now, in Texas, our firm is leading one of the most serious hazing lawsuits in the country. We represent Leonel Bermudez, a University of Houston student whose fall 2025 pledge period with the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter allegedly descended into systematic abuse, culminating in rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney failure, and a four-day hospitalization. The lawsuit details a “pledge fanny pack” humiliation rule, forced consumption of food until vomiting, being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding,” and extreme physical workouts at locations including Yellowstone Boulevard Park. This active, $10 million case against UH, Pi Kappa Phi’s national headquarters, and 13 individual members is stark proof of the brutal reality families can face.

This guide is written specifically for parents and families in Bandera, Medina, Pipe Creek, and across Bandera County. Whether your child attends a local institution, a major Texas university hours away, or any campus in between, you deserve to understand what modern hazing truly entails, the legal landscape in Texas, and your family’s path to accountability and healing. We serve families throughout Texas, and our deep investigation into statewide Greek life directly serves the needs of Bandera County residents seeking justice.

IMMEDIATE HELP FOR HAZING EMERGENCIES FOR BANDERA FAMILIES:

If your child is in danger RIGHT NOW:
- Call 911 for medical emergencies. In Bandera County, this will connect you to the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office or local EMS.
- 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. For severe cases, the nearest major trauma centers are in San Antonio, but start with local care.
- 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 directly.
  - Sign anything from the university or insurance company.
  - Post details on public social media.
  - Let your child delete messages.
Contact an experienced hazing attorney.
- Evidence disappears fast. Universities move quickly to control the narrative.
- Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, immediate consultation. We understand the unique concerns of rural Texas families navigating complex institutional systems.

Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like

For many in Bandera, “hazing” might conjure images of outdated, cartoonish pranks. The reality in 2025 is a calculated spectrum of abuse, often digitally coordinated and psychologically sophisticated, designed to assert control and ensure silence.

A Clear, Modern Definition

Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, on or off campus, directed against a student for the purpose of joining, maintaining membership in, or holding office in any organization. It endangers the mental or physical health or safety of the student. Under Texas law, “I agreed to it” is not a defense. The power imbalance, fear of exclusion, and group pressure inherent in pledging environments mean true, voluntary consent often does not exist.

The Main Categories of Modern Hazing

Alcohol and Substance Hazing: This remains the most common and deadly form. It’s not “just partying.” It is forced or coerced consumption through lineups, “family tree” drinking games, Big/Little nights where a handle of liquor is a “gift,” or punitive drinking for wrong answers.

Physical Hazing: This extends beyond paddling to include extreme, punitive calisthenics (“smokings” of hundreds of push-ups), sleep deprivation rituals, food/water restriction, exposure to extreme elements, and dangerous “tests” like the “glass ceiling” tackle that killed Chun “Michael” Deng.

Sexualized and Humiliating Hazing: Forced nudity, simulated sexual acts (“roasted pig” positioning, “elephant walks”), degrading costumes, and acts with racial or sexist overtones designed to strip away dignity.

Psychological Hazing: Verbal abuse, threats, isolation from non-members, forced confessions, and public shaming designed to create dependency on the group for self-worth.

Digital/Online Hazing: The 2025 accelerant. This includes 24/7 demand and surveillance via GroupMe or WhatsApp, forced participation in humiliating social media “challenges,” cyberstalking via location-sharing apps, and the creation of degrading memes shared in private channels.

Where Hazing Happens

While fraternities and sororities are often the focus, hazing permeates many groups:

Fraternities and Sororities (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, Multicultural councils).
Corps of Cadets, ROTC, and military-style groups.
Athletic teams (from football to cheerleading).
Spirit and tradition groups (like Texas Cowboys or Aggie Bonfire crews).
Marching bands and performance groups.
Some academic, service, and cultural clubs.

The common threads are power imbalance, tradition used as justification, and a culture of secrecy that isolates victims from help.

Law & Liability Framework: Texas and Federal Law

Understanding the legal landscape empowers Bandera families. Texas has specific statutes, and federal law adds critical layers of obligation for universities.

Texas Hazing Law Basics (Education Code Chapter 37)

The Texas Education Code defines hazing broadly and imposes serious consequences.

Definition (§37.151): An intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers physical or mental health for purposes of initiation, affiliation, or membership.
Criminal Penalties (§37.152):
- Class B Misdemeanor: Hazing that does not cause serious injury.
- Class A Misdemeanor: Hazing that causes injury requiring medical treatment.
- State Jail Felony: Hazing that causes serious bodily injury or death.
- It is also a crime to fail to report hazing you have first-hand knowledge of.
Organizational Liability (§37.153): The fraternity, sorority, or club itself can be prosecuted and fined up to $10,000 if it authorized or encouraged the hazing.
Consent is NOT a Defense (§37.155): This is crucial. Even if a student “went along with it,” the law recognizes the coercive environment.
Good-Faith Reporting Immunity (§37.154): Those who report hazing in good faith are protected from civil or criminal liability related to the report. Many universities extend this to alcohol amnesty in medical emergencies to encourage calling 911.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Two Paths to Accountability

Criminal Cases: Brought by the state (Bandera County District Attorney, Bexar County DA, or campus police). The goal is punishment: jail time, fines, probation. Charges can include hazing, furnishing alcohol to minors, assault, or even manslaughter.

Civil Cases: Brought by the victim or their family. The goal is compensation for damages and institutional accountability. These cases are based on negligence, wrongful death, negligent supervision, and emotional distress. A criminal conviction is not required to file a civil suit; they are separate tracks that can run concurrently.

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

Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): Requires colleges receiving federal aid to report hazing incidents more transparently and maintain public hazing data (phased in by 2026).
Title IX: When hazing involves sexual harassment, sexual assault, or gender-based hostility, the university has a duty to respond under Title IX.
Clery Act: Requires reporting of certain campus crimes. Hazing incidents that involve assault, burglary, or alcohol/drug crimes may trigger Clery reporting obligations.

Who Can Be Liable in a Civil Hazing Lawsuit?

Liability is often spread across multiple parties, maximizing potential recovery and ensuring true accountability:

Individual Students: Those who planned, executed, or covered up the hazing.
Local Chapter/Organization: The chapter as an entity, and its officers (President, Pledgemaster).
National Fraternity/Sorority Headquarters: For failing to supervise, enforce policies, or for having knowledge of a pattern of conduct. (This is central to the Bermudez case against Pi Kappa Phi national).
University or Governing Board: For negligent supervision, deliberate indifference to a known risk, or premises liability. Public universities (like UT or Texas A&M) have some sovereign immunity, but exceptions exist.
Third Parties: Landlords of off-campus houses, bars that overserved alcohol (under Texas Dram Shop law), or security companies.

National Hazing Case Patterns: What Texas Families Can Learn

The brutal hazing incidents that make national headlines are not anomalies; they are patterns. These cases provide the legal precedent and tragic proof that guide litigation today.

The Alcohol Poisoning & Death Pattern

Timothy Piazza – Penn State, Beta Theta Pi (2017): A bid-acceptance night with catastrophic drinking, captured on chapter house cameras. Brothers delayed calling 911 for hours. The case led to the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law in Pennsylvania and resulted in dozens of criminal charges.
Max Gruver – LSU, Phi Delta Theta (2017): Died from alcohol poisoning after a “Bible study” drinking game where wrong answers meant drinking. Led to Louisiana’s Max Gruver Act, a felony hazing statute.
Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha (2021): Forced to drink nearly a bottle of whiskey on “Big/Little” night. His family reached a $10 million settlement ($7M from Pike national, ~$3M from BGSU).
Andrew Coffey – Florida State, Pi Kappa Phi (2017): Another “Big Brother” night tragedy. His death led to a temporary suspension of all Greek life at FSU.

The Physical & Ritualized Hazing Pattern

Chun “Michael” Deng – Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi (2013): Killed during a blindfolded, violent “glass ceiling” ritual at a fraternity retreat. The national fraternity was convicted of manslaughter and banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years, proving organizational criminal liability.

The Athletic Program Hazing Pattern

Northwestern University Football (2023-2025): Widespread allegations of sexualized and racist hazing led to multiple lawsuits, the firing of the head coach, and confidential settlements, proving hazing is not confined to Greek life.

What These Cases Mean for Bandera Families

These national tragedies are not distant news. They create legal precedents, shape jury expectations, and demonstrate the catastrophic consequences of institutional failure. When a Texas chapter engages in the same forced drinking “tradition” that killed Stone Foltz, that national pattern becomes powerful evidence of foreseeability and negligence.

Texas Focus: Where Bandera Families Send Their Kids

Bandera County families have deep connections to Texas higher education. Students often attend regional schools, major state hubs, or private universities. Understanding the landscape at these institutions is critical.

Regional Campuses Relevant to Bandera County

Many Bandera students begin their journey close to home or at schools within the region:

Texas State University (San Marcos): A major destination in Hays County with active Greek life and over 400 student organizations.
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA): A growing San Antonio institution with fraternity and sorority life.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio: Expanding the Aggie network in Bexar County.
Northwest Vista College / Alamo Colleges District: A common starting point for many Hill Country students.

The Major Texas Hubs

Bandera families also proudly send children to the flagship campuses that define Texas higher education.

The University of Texas at Austin (UT)

For Bandera Families: UT Austin is a premier destination, drawing students from across the state. Its size and Greek life prominence mean families must be vigilant.

Transparency & Record: UT operates a public Hazing Violations Log, one of the more transparent in the state. It shows a pattern of sanctions.

Example: Pi Kappa Alpha (2023) sanctioned for new members directed to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics.
Other groups like Texas Wranglers (spirit) have been sanctioned for forced workouts and alcohol-related hazing.

What to Know: A hazing case at UT may involve UTPD and the Austin Police Department. UT’s own public log of violations can be used as evidence to show the university had notice of problems.

Texas A&M University (College Station)

For Bandera Families: The Aggie network is strong in rural Texas. The unique Corps of Cadets culture adds another layer of traditional, high-discipline groups where hazing can occur.

Documented Incidents:

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Chemical Burns Case (~2021): Pledges alleged being doused with substances including industrial-strength cleaner, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin grafts. The chapter was suspended, and lawsuits were filed.
Corps of Cadets Lawsuit (2023): A cadet alleged degrading hazing including being bound in a “roasted pig” position. The case sought over $1 million.

What to Know: Hazing cases at A&M can involve both Greek life and the Corps. The university’s Student Conduct Office and the Corps’ own command structure are reporting avenues, but complex institutional loyalties exist.

University of Houston (UH)

For Bandera Families: As the home of our flagship case, UH is a critical example. Houston is a major metro drawing students statewide.

The Flagship Case – Leonel Bermudez: We are actively litigating this $10 million lawsuit against UH, Pi Kappa Phi national, and 13 individuals. The allegations include the “pledge fanny pack,” forced overeating, hose spraying, and extreme workouts leading to rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. The chapter was suspended and surrendered its charter. Media coverage from Click2Houston and ABC13 details the severe abuse.

What to Know: Cases may involve UHPD or Houston Police. The Bermudez case demonstrates our firm’s direct, current experience taking on a major Texas university and national fraternity.

Southern Methodist University (SMU) & Baylor University

For Bandera Families: These private, prominent universities with strong Greek life are common choices.

SMU: Has faced incidents like the 2017 Kappa Alpha Order chapter suspension for paddling and forced drinking. As a private institution, its disciplinary records are less public, often requiring litigation to uncover.
Baylor: Grappled with a baseball team hazing incident in 2020 resulting in multiple player suspensions. Its history with institutional response to crisis is part of the landscape.

What to Know: Private universities have fewer public records protections, but also different legal obligations. Litigation often requires aggressive discovery to obtain internal reports.

The Texas Greek Ecosystem: A Public Records Directory for Bandera Families

If your child is hazed, you are not starting from zero. Our firm maintains the Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine, a data-driven directory built from public IRS filings, university records, and metro organizational data. We track the entities behind the letters. Below is a snapshot of the Greek organizational landscape that serves Texas students, including those from Bandera County.

Why This Matters: When hazing occurs, liability often extends beyond the students in the room. There may be a housing corporation that owns the property, an alumni chapter that funds activities, or a national headquarters that failed to supervise. Knowing these entities—their legal names, EINs, and locations—is the first step in building a comprehensive case for accountability.

Texas-Registered Greek Organizations (IRS B83 Sample)

The IRS records over 125 tax-exempt organizations in Texas classified as “Student Sororities, Fraternities.” These are legal entities that can carry insurance and be sued. Examples include:

Beta Nu Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Housing Corporation Inc – EIN 46-3267515 – FRISCO, TX 75035
Pi Kappa Phi Delta Omega Chapter Building Corporation – EIN 37-1768785 – MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
Sigma Chi Fraternity Epsilon Xi Chapter – EIN 74-6084905 – HOUSTON, TX 77204
Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation Inc – EIN 74-1380362 – FORT WORTH, TX 76147
Building Corporation of Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi – EIN 74-6047117 – AUSTIN, TX 78705
Kappa Sigma – Mu Camma Chapter Inc – EIN 13-3048786 – COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845
(Source: IRS B83 Public Filings)

The San Antonio Metro & Statewide Reach

Bandera County is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels metropolitan area. Our data shows this metro is home to numerous Greek organizations that serve students at UTSA, Texas A&M-San Antonio, and other area schools. Statewide, we track over 1,400 Greek-related organizations across 25 Texas metros.

This directory is part of our investigative advantage. We don’t just know the nickname of the fraternity; we know the legal names of the corporations and national brands behind it, allowing us to identify all potentially liable parties and their insurance coverage from day one.

Fraternities & Sororities: National Histories and Local Patterns

The same national organizations involved in deadly cases across the country have chapters at Texas universities. This history is not incidental; it is central to proving liability.

Why National Histories Matter in Court

When a national fraternity like Pi Kappa Alpha has a death at Bowling Green (Stone Foltz) and another at Florida State years earlier, it proves they knew or should have known the extreme risks of their “Big/Little” drinking traditions. This establishes foreseeability. A court or jury can ask: Given this known, deadly pattern, what did the national headquarters do to actually prevent it at the University of Houston or Texas A&M? Often, the answer is inadequate policies, perfunctory training, and a failure to meaningfully supervise.

National Organization Patterns

Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike): Stone Foltz death ($10M settlement); multiple other serious incidents. A pattern of alcohol-centric “Big/Little” hazing.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE): One of the deadliest fraternities historically; involved in the Texas A&M chemical burns case and a traumatic brain injury lawsuit at Alabama.
Phi Delta Theta: Max Gruver death at LSU ($6.1M verdict).
Pi Kappa Phi: Andrew Coffey death at FSU; now the subject of our active Bermudez lawsuit at UH.
Beta Theta Pi: Timothy Piazza death at Penn State.

These patterns show that hazing methods are often copied from chapter to chapter, from state to state. When we take a case, we investigate the national organization’s entire history to demonstrate this was not an unforeseeable “accident” but a predictable outcome of their culture and inadequate oversight.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Damages, and Strategy

Pursuing a hazing case requires a methodical, evidence-first approach. For Bandera families, understanding this process demystifies what lies ahead.

Critical Evidence: The Digital Paper Trail

In 2025, evidence is often digital and ephemeral. Immediate preservation is key.

Digital Communications: GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage, Discord chats. These show planning, coercion, and boasts. Screenshot everything immediately, even if embarrassing.
Photos & Videos: Content from hazing events posted on Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok. Security camera footage from houses.
Internal Organization Documents: Pledge manuals, “tradition” lists, emails from officers.
University Records: Prior conduct violations for the same chapter, obtained via discovery or public records requests.
Medical Records: ER reports, hospitalizations, lab tests (like the critical CK levels showing rhabdomyolysis), and psychological evaluations for PTSD.
Witness Testimony: Other pledges, former members, roommates, RAs.

Our video on using your cellphone to document evidence provides practical guidance for this critical first step.

Recoverable Damages

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

Economic Damages: All medical bills (past and future), lost wages, lost earning capacity if permanently disabled, and educational costs (withdrawn semesters).
Non-Economic Damages: Physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, humiliation, loss of enjoyment of life, and psychological trauma (PTSD, depression, anxiety).
Wrongful Death Damages (for families): Funeral costs, loss of companionship, emotional suffering of parents and siblings.
Punitive Damages: In egregious cases, to punish the defendant for reckless or malicious conduct.

Navigating Insurance and Institutional Defenses

Fraternities and universities have insurers and skilled defense lawyers. Common defenses we defeat include:

“The pledge consented.” (Texas law explicitly voids this defense).
“This was a rogue chapter; national didn’t know.” (We use their own prior incident reports to prove pattern knowledge).
“It happened off-campus.” (Liability is based on relationship and foreseeability, not just property lines).
“We have an anti-hazing policy.” (We show the policy was window-dressing, not enforced).

Our associate attorney, Mr. Lupe Peña (he/him), is a former insurance defense attorney for a national firm. He knows the exact tactics insurers will use to deny or minimize claims, giving our clients a decisive insider advantage.

Practical Guides & FAQs for Bandera Families

For Parents: A Step-by-Step Guide

Warning Signs:

Unexplained injuries, constant exhaustion, drastic weight change.
Withdrawal from family, sudden secrecy, defensiveness about the group.
Constant, anxious phone use for group chats.
Requests for unusual amounts of money.

If You Suspect Hazing:

Talk Calmly: Ask open-ended questions. “Has anything made you uncomfortable?” “Do you feel like you can say no?”
Prioritize Safety: If there’s immediate danger or injury, call 911.
Preserve Evidence: Help your child screenshot messages and photos before they are deleted.
Seek Medical Care: A medical record creates a contemporaneous account of injuries.
Consult a Lawyer BEFORE Reporting: Once you report to the university, their legal team takes over. An attorney can help you navigate this to protect your child’s rights and the integrity of the evidence.
Document Everything: Create a timeline with names, dates, and locations.

For Students

Is This Hazing? If you feel coerced, endangered, or humiliated to belong, it likely is. Trust your gut.
You Have the Right to Leave. You can de-pledge at any time. Send a simple text/email: “I resign my membership, effective immediately.” You do not owe them a meeting.
How to Report Safely: You can report anonymously through university hotlines or the National Anti-Hazing Hotline (1-888-NOT-HAZE). For medical emergencies, call 911—most schools have amnesty policies to protect those who call for help.

Critical Mistakes That Can Ruin a Case

Deleting Evidence: Preserve all texts, chats, and photos. Let your attorney decide what’s relevant.
Confronting the Organization: This triggers evidence destruction and witness coaching.
Signing University Paperwork: Do not sign any “resolution” or “conduct outcome” forms without an attorney’s review.
Posting on Social Media: Defense investigators monitor everything. Inconsistencies can damage credibility.
Waiting Too Long: Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury in most cases, but evidence and memories fade quickly. Watch our video on Texas statutes of limitations. Avoid common client mistakes that can ruin a case.

Short FAQ for Bandera Families

Q: Can we sue a public university in Texas?
A: Yes, though sovereign immunity provides some protection. Exceptions exist for gross negligence, Title IX violations, and when suing employees in their personal capacity. The strategy is case-specific.

Q: What if the hazing was off-campus at a rental house?
A: Location does not negate liability. The university or national fraternity can still be liable based on their sponsorship and control of the organization. The event’s location is often chosen specifically to avoid campus oversight.

Q: How are attorneys paid?
A: We work on a contingency fee basis. This means there are no upfront costs to our clients. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery we obtain for you. We only get paid if we win. Learn more in our video explaining how contingency fees work.

Q: Will my child’s name be public?
A: Most cases settle confidentially before trial. We aggressively pursue protective orders and sealed settlements to guard our clients’ privacy throughout the process.

Why Attorney911 for Texas Hazing Cases

When your family in Bandera faces the crisis of hazing, you need advocates who understand both the depth of your trauma and the height of the institutional opposition you will face. The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC (Attorney911) is not a generic personal injury firm. We are Texas complex litigation specialists built for this specific fight.

Our Proven Advantage:

Active, High-Stakes Litigation: We are not theorizing about hazing law; we are actively litigating the Leonel Bermudez v. UH & Pi Kappa Phi case right now. This gives us current, tactical experience against national fraternities and university legal teams.
The Data-Driven Investigation: We leverage our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine—tracking over 1,400 Greek entities—to immediately identify all potentially liable parties, from local housing corporations to national headquarters. Bandera families don’t start from scratch with us.
Insurance Insider Knowledge: Mr. Lupe Peña (he/him) spent years as an insurance defense attorney for a national firm. He knows precisely how fraternity and university insurers value claims, fight coverage, and employ delay tactics. We know their playbook because we used to run it.
Experience Against Billion-Dollar Defendants: Founding partner Ralph Manginello was one of the few Texas attorneys involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation. We are not intimidated by the deep pockets and aggressive defense of universities or national organizations.
Dual Civil & Criminal Expertise: Ralph’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) means we understand the interplay between criminal hazing charges and civil litigation, allowing us to advise families and witnesses comprehensively.
A Mission for Accountability: We are driven to secure compensation for healing and to force institutional change that prevents the next tragedy. As we’ve said in the Bermudez case: “We’re almost in 2026. This has to stop.”

A Final Message to Bandera County Families

The tight-knit communities of Bandera, the Texas Hill Country, and rural Texas are built on values of respect, integrity, and looking out for one another. It is a profound betrayal when the college institutions we trust with our children fail to uphold these values, allowing cultures of abuse to thrive under the banner of “tradition.”

You do not have to navigate this alone. If you suspect your child has been hazed—whether at a local college, a major Texas university, or anywhere in the United States—take the first step toward answers and accountability.

Contact The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC for a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation.

We will listen to your story with empathy, explain your legal options with clarity, and help you determine the best path forward for your family. We serve clients throughout Texas from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont.

Call the Legal Emergency Lawyers™ today: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)

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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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