The Definitive Guide to University Hazing Lawsuits for Brownsville, Texas Families: Rights, Realities & Recovery

When Campus “Tradition” Becomes Criminal Assault: What Every Brownsville Parent Must Know

Imagine receiving a call no parent ever wants. Your child, a student at a Texas university you worked hard to send them to, is in the emergency room. The doctors say it’s severe dehydration and muscle breakdown—rhabdomyolysis, they call it. Your child can barely stand, their urine is brown, and they whisper about being forced to do hundreds of push-ups, sprint until they vomited, then eat until they were sick again. This wasn’t an accident. This was planned, supervised, and documented in group chats. This was hazing.

For families right here in Brownsville, this nightmare became reality for one University of Houston student in late 2025. Leonel Bermudez, a transfer student and Pi Kappa Phi pledge, suffered exactly this fate—and his case reveals what’s happening at campuses across Texas, including schools where Brownsville families send their children.

This comprehensive guide explains what hazing really looks like in modern Texas universities, how state and federal law protects students, what major cases tell us about institutional accountability, and what legal options Brownsville families have when “tradition” becomes criminal assault.

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

The Leonel Bermudez Case: A Wake-Up Call for Texas

Right now, as Brownsville families read this, we are actively litigating one of the most serious hazing cases in Texas. In November 2025, we filed a $10 million lawsuit on behalf of Leonel Bermudez against the University of Houston, the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter, its national headquarters, 13 fraternity leaders, and related entities.

What happened at UH:

The allegations, detailed in media coverage from Click2Houston and ABC13, describe systematic abuse throughout fall 2025:

• Humiliation as Policy: Pledges carried “pledge fanny packs” 24/7 containing condoms, sex toys, nicotine devices, and other degrading items.
• Forced Labor: Mandatory dress codes, overnight chauffeuring duties, and hours-long “study blocks” that were actually interrogation sessions.
• Physical Torture: Sprints, bear crawls, wheelbarrow races, and “save-your-brother” drills in Houston’s Yellowstone Boulevard Park.
• Waterboarding Simulation: Being sprayed in the face with a hose while threats of actual waterboarding were made.
• Extreme Consumption: Forced to drink milk and eat hot dogs with peppercorns until vomiting, followed immediately by more sprints.
• The November 3 Workout: 100+ push-ups, 500 squats, and creed recitation under threat of expulsion.

The Medical Catastrophe:

Following the November 3 workout, Bermudez’s body began to fail. He developed rhabdomyolysis—severe skeletal muscle breakdown—and acute kidney failure. He passed brown urine, could not stand without assistance, and was hospitalized for four days with critically elevated creatine kinase levels confirming both conditions. He now faces ongoing risk of permanent kidney damage and long-term physical and psychological harm.

Institutional Response:

The case triggered immediate action: Pi Kappa Phi headquarters suspended the Beta Nu chapter on November 6, 2025, and members voted to surrender their charter on November 14. The University of Houston called the conduct “deeply disturbing,” promised disciplinary measures up to expulsion, and pledged cooperation with law enforcement.

This case matters to Brownsville families because it proves three critical truths:

1. Severe, life-altering hazing is happening right now at Texas universities.
2. Universities and national fraternities have sophisticated systems to manage—and sometimes minimize—these incidents.
3. Holding every responsible party accountable requires legal experience against institutional defendants.

Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like for Brownsville Students

Hazing has evolved far beyond the stereotypes of paddling and silly pranks. For Brownsville students at Texas universities, modern hazing is a calculated system of control that exploits digital tools and psychological pressure.

The Three-Tier Reality of Modern Hazing

Tier 1: Subtle Hazing (The Setup)

• Digital Control: Mandatory 24/7 GroupMe monitoring, required location sharing via Snapchat Maps, instant response demands.
• Servitude: Acting as unpaid chauffeurs at all hours, cleaning members’ rooms, running personal errands.
• Social Isolation: Being cut off from non-Greek friends, requiring permission for outside social activities.

Tier 2: Harassment Hazing (The Process)

• Sleep Deprivation: Mandatory 3 AM wake-up calls, overnight “study sessions,” multi-day events with minimal rest.
• Psychological Abuse: “Interview” grilling sessions, public humiliation, forced embarrassing social media posts.
• Forced Consumption: Eating spoiled food, drinking excessive amounts of milk or water, consuming hot sauce or other unpleasant substances.

Tier 3: Violent Hazing (The Catastrophe)

• Alcohol Coercion: “Big/Little” drinking nights, lineup games, Bible study drinking quizzes where wrong answers mean shots.
• Physical Brutality: Paddling, beatings, extreme calisthenics (“smokings”) until collapse.
• Sexualized Abuse: Forced nudity, simulated sexual acts, “elephant walks,” and sexual assault.
• Dangerous Environments: Locked in freezers, left outside in extreme weather, forced swimming while intoxicated.

Where Hazing Happens in Texas

While fraternities receive most attention, Brownsville parents should know hazing occurs across campus organizations:

• Fraternities & Sororities (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, Multicultural)
• Corps of Cadets & ROTC programs
• Athletic Teams (football, basketball, baseball, cheer)
• Spirit & Tradition Groups (Texas Cowboys, etc.)
• Marching Bands & Performance Groups
• Academic & Service Organizations

Texas Hazing Law: What Brownsville Families Need to Know

Texas has some of the nation’s most comprehensive hazing laws, but understanding them requires cutting through legal complexity. Here’s what matters for Brownsville families.

Texas Education Code Chapter 37: The Core Framework

Definition (Section 37.151): Hazing means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, on or off campus, directed against a student that:

• Endangers mental or physical health or safety, AND
• Occurs for purposes of pledging, initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in any organization.

Key Provisions for Brownsville Families:

• Criminal Penalties (Section 37.152):

  • Class B Misdemeanor: Basic hazing (up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine)
  • Class A Misdemeanor: Hazing causing injury requiring medical treatment
  • State Jail Felony: Hazing causing serious bodily injury or death
  • Also Criminal: Failing to report hazing (for members/officers) and retaliation against reporters

• Organizational Liability (Section 37.153): Fraternities, sororities, and other organizations can be prosecuted and fined up to $10,000 per violation if they authorized or encouraged hazing or if officers knew and failed to report it.

• Consent is NOT a Defense (Section 37.155): This is critical. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, Texas law explicitly states consent does not excuse hazing. Courts recognize that power imbalance and peer pressure make true consent impossible.

• Good-Faith Reporting Protection (Section 37.154): Students who report hazing or call for medical help in good faith receive immunity from liability. Many Texas universities extend this with medical amnesty policies.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Understanding the Difference

Criminal Cases (The State vs. Individuals/Organizations):

• Who Brings It: District Attorney or County Attorney
• Goal: Punishment (jail, fines, probation)
• Typical Charges: Hazing, furnishing alcohol to minors, assault, manslaughter in fatal cases
• Outcome: Doesn’t provide financial compensation to victims

Civil Cases (Your Family vs. Responsible Parties):

• Who Brings It: Victims and families through attorneys like Attorney911
• Goal: Compensation and accountability
• Claims: Negligence, gross negligence, wrongful death, negligent supervision
• Outcome: Financial recovery for medical bills, pain/suffering, lost opportunities

These cases can proceed simultaneously. A criminal conviction isn’t required for a successful civil case—the burden of proof is different (preponderance of evidence vs. beyond reasonable doubt).

Federal Law Overlay

• Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): Requires colleges receiving federal aid to report hazing incidents transparently and maintain public hazing data by 2026.
• Title IX: When hazing involves sexual harassment or gender-based hostility, federal Title IX obligations are triggered.
• Clery Act: Requires reporting certain crimes in campus safety statistics; hazing often overlaps with reportable assaults or alcohol crimes.

Where Brownsville Families Send Their Kids: Campus Realities & Risks

Brownsville students attend universities across Texas, each with distinct Greek cultures and hazing histories. Understanding these environments is crucial for prevention and response.

The University Closest to Home: Texas A&M University

Many Brownsville families have deep connections to Texas A&M, whether through the main College Station campus, the Corps of Cadets, or other programs.

Texas A&M’s Greek & Corps Landscape:

• Corps of Cadets Culture: Tradition-heavy, military-style environment with documented hazing risks
• Major Greek Presence: Active Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic systems
• Recent History Includes:
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chemical Burns Case (2021): Pledges allegedly covered in industrial-strength cleaner and other substances, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin grafts. The fraternity was suspended, and pledges filed a $1 million lawsuit.
  • Corps of Cadets “Roasted Pig” Case (2023): A cadet alleged degrading hazing including being bound between beds in a simulated sexual position with an apple in his mouth, seeking over $1 million in damages.

What A&M Families Should Know:

• The Corps operates under its own disciplinary system alongside university conduct processes
• A&M publishes annual security reports but maintains less public hazing transparency than UT Austin
• Civil cases may involve both the university and The Texas A&M University System

Other Major Texas Destinations for Brownsville Students

University of Houston

• Urban, Diverse Campus: Large Greek system with multiple councils (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, Multicultural)
• Recent Major Case: The ongoing Leonel Bermudez/Pi Kappa Phi lawsuit detailed above
• Key Insight: UHPD and Houston Police Department may share jurisdiction depending on incident location

University of Texas at Austin

• High Transparency Model: UT maintains a public Hazing Violations page listing organizations, conduct, and sanctions
• Documented Patterns Include (from public logs):
  • Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members directed to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics
  • Texas Wranglers & Other Spirit Groups: Sanctions for forced workouts and alcohol-related hazing
• Strategic Advantage: Prior violations on UT’s public log provide powerful pattern evidence for civil cases

Southern Methodist University

• Private University Dynamics: Less public transparency than state schools
• Greek-Centric Culture: Strong fraternity/sorority presence with affluent demographics
• Notable Incident: Kappa Alpha Order suspension (2017) for paddling, forced drinking, and sleep deprivation

Baylor University

• Religious Identity Context: History of scrutiny over football and Title IX issues
• Athletic Hazing: Baseball team suspensions (2020) following hazing investigation
• Consideration: Baylor’s policies interact with its religious branding and prior institutional scandals

The Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine: Why Data Matters for Brownsville Families

When hazing happens, universities and fraternities often claim “we didn’t know” or “this was rogue individuals.” Our firm maintains a proprietary Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine that proves otherwise. This database tracks over 1,423 Greek organizations across 25 Texas metros through:

• IRS B83 Filings: 125+ Texas-registered Greek organizations with EINs, legal names, and addresses
• Campus Rosters: Verified fraternity/sorority presence at Texas universities
• Metro Organization Mapping: 129 named organizations across 15 Texas metros
• Brand Overlap Analysis: 36 cross-validated national brands appearing in multiple data sources

For Brownsville Families, This Means:
We can identify every entity behind a fraternity chapter—house corporations, alumni associations, national headquarters—and their insurance coverage. This isn’t speculative; it’s documented in public records like these examples from our database:

• KAPPA SIGMA – MU CAMMA CHAPTER INC (EIN: 133048786) | 3007 EARL RUDDER FWY S, COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845
• BETA NU PI KAPPA PHI FRATERNITY HOUSING CORPORATION INC (EIN: 462267515) | 10601 BIG HORN TRL, FRISCO, TX 75035
• ALPHA SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY INC (EIN: 475370943) | 5019 CALHOUN RD, HOUSTON, TX 77204
• PI KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY (EIN: 746064445) | 1855 HIGHWAY 69 N, NEDERLAND, TX 77627

When we take a hazing case for a Brownsville family, we don’t start from zero. We already know how to trace liability through this complex organizational web.

National Fraternity Histories: Patterns That Follow Brownsville Students

The same national fraternities present at Texas universities have documented hazing histories across the country. This pattern evidence is crucial for proving negligence and foreseeability.

Organizations with Documented National Patterns

Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ / “Pike”)

• Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State (2021): Pledge died from alcohol poisoning after being forced to drink entire bottle; $10 million settlement ($7M from national, ~$3M from university)
• David Bogenberger – Northern Illinois (2012): Pledge died from alcohol poisoning; $14 million settlement
• Texas Presence: Active chapters at UT Austin, Texas A&M, UH, Baylor

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ / “SAE”)

• University of Alabama (2023): Traumatic brain injury lawsuit from hazing ritual
• Texas A&M (2021): Chemical burns case detailed above
• UT Austin (2024): Exchange student assaulted, suffering dislocated leg, broken nose
• National Pattern: Multiple alcohol-related deaths led SAE to eliminate traditional pledge process

Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ)

• Max Gruver – LSU (2017): Pledge died during “Bible study” drinking game; Louisiana enacted Max Gruver Act (felony hazing)
• Civil Outcome: $6.1 million verdict plus confidential settlements

Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ)

• Andrew Coffey – Florida State (2017): Pledge died during “Big Brother Night”; FSU suspended all Greek life
• UH Connection: The Bermudez case involves this same national organization

Why National Histories Matter for Brownsville Cases:
When a Texas chapter repeats conduct that caused death or injury elsewhere, we can prove the national organization had prior notice and foreseeability. This defeats the common defense of “rogue individuals” and supports claims for punitive damages.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Strategy & Recovery for Brownsville Families

When hazing harms your child, the path to accountability requires meticulous investigation and strategic litigation. Here’s how we build cases for Brownsville families.

Critical Evidence Categories

1. Digital Communications (Most Important)

• Group Chats: GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage, Discord, fraternity apps
• Social Media: Instagram DMs, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook Messenger
• Recovery Capability: Digital forensics can often retrieve deleted messages
• Preservation Step: Screenshot everything immediately—we have a video guide on evidence preservation

2. Medical Documentation

• ER records, hospitalization notes, lab results (especially for rhabdomyolysis or toxicology)
• Follow-up care records showing ongoing treatment
• Psychological evaluations diagnosing PTSD, depression, anxiety

3. Organizational Records

• Pledge manuals, initiation scripts, “tradition” documents
• National fraternity policies and training materials
• University conduct files and prior incident reports

4. Witness Testimony

• Other pledges, former members, roommates, RAs
• Coaches, advisors, or bystanders who observed behavior

Damages: What Brownsville Families Can Recover

Economic Damages (Quantifiable Losses)

• Medical Expenses: Past and future care, including potential lifelong treatment for conditions like kidney damage
• Lost Earnings: Missed semesters, delayed graduation, reduced future earning capacity
• Educational Costs: Lost scholarships, transfer expenses, tutoring

Non-Economic Damages (Compensatory)

• Physical Pain & Suffering: From injuries and medical procedures
• Emotional Distress: PTSD, depression, anxiety, humiliation
• Loss of Enjoyment: Inability to participate in college life, sports, activities

Wrongful Death Damages (For Fatal Cases)

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of financial support and companionship
• Emotional suffering of family members

Punitive Damages (When Available)

• Awarded to punish especially reckless or malicious conduct
• Available when defendants had prior warnings and ignored them

Overcoming Common Institutional Defenses

Defense: “The Pledge Consented”

• Our Response: Texas law explicitly states consent is not a defense (Education Code §37.155). We demonstrate power imbalance, coercion, and peer pressure.

Defense: “Rogue Individuals / National Didn’t Know”

• Our Response: We subpoena national records showing prior incidents and prove pattern evidence across chapters. The national’s own anti-hazing policies admit foreseeable risks.

Defense: “Off-Campus / Not Our Property”

• Our Response: Liability extends based on sponsorship, control, and foreseeability. Many major hazing cases succeeded despite off-campus locations.

Defense: “Insurance Doesn’t Cover Intentional Acts”

• Our Response: We argue negligent supervision claims are covered even if hazing was intentional. We identify all potential policies and pursue bad faith claims if coverage is wrongfully denied.

Critical Video Resource: Common Mistakes
Attorney Ralph Manginello explains critical mistakes that can damage injury cases—essential viewing for families navigating hazing situations.

Practical Guides for Brownsville Parents & Students

For Parents: Warning Signs & Immediate Actions

Red Flags Your Child May Be Being Hazed:

• Unexplained bruises, burns, or injuries with inconsistent explanations
• Extreme exhaustion beyond normal college stress
• Withdrawal from family, non-Greek friends, or previous activities
• Sudden secrecy about organization activities (“I can’t talk about it”)
• Constant phone anxiety from group chat monitoring demands
• Personality changes: anxiety, depression, irritability, fearfulness
• Financial strain from unexplained expenses or “fines”

If You Suspect Hazing:

1. Prioritize Safety: If immediate danger exists, call 911
2. Document Everything: Write down what your child tells you with dates/times
3. Preserve Evidence: Help them screenshot messages before deletion
4. Medical Attention: Seek care even if injuries seem minor
5. Legal Consultation: Contact us before confronting the organization or university
6. Avoid Social Media: Do not post details publicly

For Students: Rights & Safety Planning

Recognizing Hazing:

• Ask: “Would I do this if I had real choice without social consequences?”
• Ask: “Is this dangerous, degrading, or illegal?”
• Ask: “Would the university approve if they knew exactly what was happening?”

Exiting Safely:

• You have the legal right to leave any organization at any time
• Tell someone outside the org first (parent, RA, trusted friend)
• Send written resignation to chapter president/new member educator
• Do NOT attend “one last meeting” where pressure or retaliation may occur

Reporting Options:

• Campus Authorities: Dean of Students, Office of Student Conduct
• Law Enforcement: Campus police or local PD for criminal acts
• National Anti-Hazing Hotline: 1-888-NOT-HAZE (anonymous)
• Legal Counsel: Contact us for confidential guidance on reporting strategy

Critical Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Case

1. Deleting Evidence: Messages may be embarrassing, but deletion looks like cover-up and destroys your case
2. Confronting the Organization: This triggers evidence destruction and witness coaching
3. Signing University “Resolution” Forms: These often waive legal rights for minimal settlements
4. Social Media Posts: Defense attorneys screenshot everything; inconsistencies hurt credibility
5. Waiting for University Investigation: Evidence disappears, witnesses graduate, statutes of limitation run
6. Talking to Insurance Adjusters: Recorded statements are used against you; early settlements are lowball offers

Why Attorney911 for Brownsville Hazing Cases

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

Our Unique Qualifications for Hazing Litigation

Insurance Insider Knowledge (Mr. Lupe Peña)
Mr. Peña spent years as an insurance defense attorney at a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurance companies:

• Value (and undervalue) hazing claims
• Use delay tactics to pressure families
• Argue coverage exclusions for “intentional acts”
• Deploy Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) to reduce settlements
• “We know their playbook because we used to run it.”

Complex Institutional Litigation (Ralph Manginello)

• BP Texas City Explosion Litigation: One of few Texas firms involved against billion-dollar defendants
• Federal Court Experience: U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
• HCCLA Membership: Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association credentials signal elite criminal defense capability
• 25+ Years Experience: Practicing since 1998, founding his firm in 2001

Proven Catastrophic Injury Results

• Multi-million dollar settlements in wrongful death and severe injury cases
• Economist collaboration for lifetime care valuation in brain injury cases
• Medical expert network spanning rhabdomyolysis, PTSD, and trauma specialties

Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine

• Proprietary database tracking 1,423 Greek organizations across Texas
• IRS, campus, and metro data integration for comprehensive defendant identification
• Pattern evidence development from national hazing histories

Bilingual Service for Brownsville Families

• Mr. Peña speaks fluent Spanish (se habla Español)
• Cultural understanding of Texas Hispanic family dynamics
• Complete service available in Spanish from initial consultation through case resolution

Our Approach for Brownsville Families

1. Immediate Response: Evidence preservation within first 24-48 hours
2. Comprehensive Investigation: Digital forensics, witness interviews, records subpoenas
3. Defendant Mapping: Identifying all liable parties through our Texas intelligence engine
4. Strategic Litigation: Balancing settlement negotiations with trial readiness
5. Privacy Protection: Confidential settlements and sealed records when possible
6. Accountability Focus: Institutional reform as part of resolution when appropriate

Your Next Step: Contact Attorney911 for a Free Consultation

If hazing has impacted your family—whether your child attends school near Brownsville or anywhere in Texas—you don’t have to navigate this alone. The institutions involved have experienced legal teams; you deserve the same.

What to Expect in Your Free Consultation:

• We listen to your story without judgment
• Review any evidence you’ve preserved
• Explain your legal options clearly
• Discuss realistic timelines and outcomes
• Answer questions about costs (contingency fee—we don’t get paid unless we win)
• No pressure to hire us immediately

Contact Attorney911 Today:

• Call: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
• Direct: (713) 528-9070
• Cell: (713) 443-4781
• Website: https://attorney911.com
• Email: ralph@atty911.com or lupe@atty911.com (for Spanish)

Learn More About Our Practice:

• Wrongful Death Experience: https://attorney911.com/law-practice-areas/wrongful-death-claim-lawyer/
• Criminal Defense Capability: https://attorney911.com/law-practice-areas/criminal-defense-lawyers/
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Video: How Contingency Fees Work
Understand our “no fee unless we win” policy that makes justice accessible to all families.

Video: Texas Statutes of Limitations
Time is critical—learn why acting quickly protects your rights.

Plain Text Links to Key Resources

News Coverage of UH Pi Kappa Phi Case:

• Click2Houston Investigation: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/11/21/only-on-2-lawsuit-alleges-severe-hazing-at-university-of-houstons-pi-kappa-phi-chapter-fraternity/
• ABC13 Detailed Timeline: https://abc13.com/post/waterboarding-forced-eating-physical-punishment-lawsuit-alleges-abuse-faced-injured-pledge-uhs-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity/18186418/
• Hoodline Case Summary: https://hoodline.com/2025/11/university-of-houston-and-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity-face-10m-lawsuit-over-alleged-hazing-and-abuse/

Attorney911 Educational Videos:

• Evidence Preservation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs
• Statutes of Limitations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c
• Client Mistakes to Avoid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IYsoxOSxY
• Contingency Fees Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc

Attorney911 Main Website: https://attorney911.com

Legal Disclaimer

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

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

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

The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC / Attorney911
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