The Complete Guide to Hazing in Texas: What Every Deport & Lamar County Family Must Know

If your phone rings at 2 a.m. and your child’s voice is slurred, panicked, or they simply say, “I need to come home,” your mind races. For parents in Deport, Paris, and across Lamar County, the distance to major Texas universities can feel both vast and frighteningly small when crisis strikes. That call might mean your son or daughter—a student at a Texas campus you trusted—has been pushed beyond their limits in the name of “tradition,” “brotherhood,” or “sisterhood.”

Right now, in Houston, our firm is fighting one of the most serious hazing cases in Texas history. We represent Leonel Bermudez, a University of Houston student who nearly lost his life after being hazed by the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity’s Beta Nu chapter. His story is not an isolated incident from a distant state. It happened here, in Texas, and it reveals a dangerous pattern that exists at campuses where Lamar County families send their children.

This guide is for you: the parents, grandparents, and families in Deport, Blossom, Roxton, and throughout Northeast Texas. If your child has been hurt, humiliated, or threatened during a fraternity, sorority, Corps of Cadets, athletic team, or campus club initiation, you are not alone. We will explain what hazing really looks like in 2025, the Texas laws designed to protect your child, the histories of organizations involved, and the legal pathways to accountability and healing.

We are The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, known as Attorney911. We are Texas-based hazing litigation specialists. We serve families across our state, from the Piney Woods of East Texas to the Panhandle, including right here in Lamar County. Our goal with this guide is to arm you with knowledge, because in a hazing crisis, information is your first defense.

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 directly.
  • 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. Evidence disappears fast. Universities move quickly to control the narrative. We can help preserve evidence and protect your child’s rights. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for an immediate, confidential consultation.

1. Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like in Texas

Hazing is not a relic of the past or just “boys being boys.” It is a modern, evolving form of abuse that leverages technology, psychology, and tradition to control and endanger students. For families in Deport, where community and trust are paramount, understanding this reality is critical.

A Modern Definition

Hazing is any forced, coerced, or strongly pressured action tied to joining, keeping membership, or gaining status in a group, where the behavior endangers physical or mental health, humiliates, or exploits. The key word is coerced. When a 19-year-old faces social exclusion, threats, or the weight of “tradition,” their “yes” is not true consent.

Main Categories of Hazing Today

1. Alcohol and Substance Hazing
This remains the most common and deadly form. It’s not “just drinking.” It’s coercive consumption.

• Forced “lineups” or games: “Bible study” where wrong answers mean shots.
• Big/Little Nights: Pledges given handles of liquor to finish.
• Consumption of unknown substances: Mixing drugs, hot sauce, spoiled food, or industrial cleaners into drinks.

2. Physical Hazing
This goes beyond “hard workouts.”

• Extreme Calisthenics: “Smokings” with hundreds of push-ups or squats until collapse.
• Paddling and Beatings: Using wooden paddles, fists, or objects.
• Environmental Torture: Locking pledges in freezing rooms, leaving them outside in extreme weather.
• Sleep and Food Deprivation: Multi-day events with minimal rest or nutrition.

3. Sexualized and Humiliating Hazing
Designed to break down dignity and create shame-based bonding.

• Forced nudity or partial nudity in front of groups.
• Simulated sexual acts (“elephant walks,” degrading positions).
• Acts with racial, sexist, or homophobic overtones.
• Public shaming with humiliating costumes or tasks.

4. Psychological Hazing

• Verbal abuse, constant degradation, and threats.
• Social isolation from friends and family.
• “Confession” sessions where personal secrets are weaponized.

5. Digital/Online Hazing
The newest frontier, perfectly designed for secrecy.

• 24/7 Group Chat Control: Pledges required to respond instantly to messages at all hours.
• Social Media Humiliation: Forced to post embarrassing TikTok videos or Instagram stories.
• Location Tracking: Mandated sharing of live location via apps.
• Digital “Challenges” that are recorded and shared in private groups.

Where Hazing Happens

It is a myth that hazing only happens in “bad” fraternities. It occurs in:

• Fraternities and Sororities (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, multicultural).
• Corps of Cadets / ROTC and military-style groups.
• Athletic Teams (football, basketball, baseball, cheer).
• Spirit and Tradition Groups (like the Texas Cowboys).
• Marching Bands and Performance Groups.
• Some Academic, Service, and Cultural Clubs.

The common thread is a power imbalance, a tradition of secrecy, and a culture that values loyalty to the group over individual safety.

2. Texas Law & Liability: The Legal Framework Protecting Your Child

Texas has clear laws against hazing. Understanding them is your family’s right and a critical step toward accountability.

Texas Education Code – Chapter 37, Subchapter F

Texas defines hazing (§ 37.151) as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, on or off campus, directed against a student for the purpose of affiliation with a group, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of that student.

Plain English for Deport Families: If someone makes your child do something dangerous or degrading to join or stay in a group, and they meant to do it or were reckless about the risk, that’s hazing under Texas law. Location doesn’t matter—it can happen at an off-campus house, a remote retreat, or a university facility.

Critical Protections in Texas Law:

• Criminal Penalties (§ 37.152**):** Hazing is a crime. It can be a Class B misdemeanor, but if it causes serious bodily injury or death, it becomes a state jail felony.
• Organizational Liability (§ 37.153**):** The fraternity, sorority, or club itself can be prosecuted and fined up to $10,000.
• Consent is NOT a Defense (§ 37.155**):** Even if your child “agreed,” it is not a legal defense. The law recognizes that peer pressure and power imbalance invalidate true consent.
• Immunity for Good-Faith Reporting (§ 37.154**):** Students who report hazing or call 911 in a medical emergency are protected from liability. This is crucial—your child should never fear calling for help.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Two Paths to Accountability

Criminal Cases: Brought by the state (DA or County Attorney). Aim is punishment (jail, fines, probation). Charges can include hazing, furnishing alcohol to a minor, assault, or even manslaughter.

Civil Cases: Brought by victims and their families. Aim is compensation for damages and institutional accountability. These cases focus on negligence, wrongful death, and emotional distress.

They are separate. A criminal conviction is not required to file a civil lawsuit. In fact, many families pursue civil cases to uncover the full truth and prevent future harm, even when criminal charges are not filed.

Federal Laws That Apply in Texas

• The Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): Requires colleges receiving federal aid to report hazing transparently and strengthen prevention. Public data reporting will phase in by 2026.
• Title IX: If hazing involves sexual harassment or assault, federal Title IX obligations are triggered, requiring a specific university response.
• The Clery Act: Requires universities to report certain campus crimes, which can include hazing-related assaults.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Civil Hazing Lawsuit?

• Individual Students who planned, carried out, or covered up the hazing.
• The Local Chapter as a legal entity.
• The National Fraternity/Sorority Headquarters that sets policies, collects dues, and supervises chapters.
• The University or Governing Board (like the UT System Board of Regents) for negligent supervision or deliberate indifference.
• Third Parties like landlords of off-campus houses, alcohol providers, or security companies.

Every case is fact-specific, but a thorough investigation by experienced counsel will identify every potentially liable party.

3. The Flagship Case: What’s Happening Right Now in Texas

To show you the seriousness with which we approach these cases, we want to tell you about the case we are litigating right now. It is the Leonel Bermudez v. University of Houston & Pi Kappa Phi lawsuit, filed in late 2025.

The Victim: Leonel Bermudez, a transfer student who accepted a bid to join the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter at the University of Houston in fall 2025.

The Hazing: Over weeks, Bermudez was subjected to a regime of abuse, including:

• The “pledge fanny pack” rule: Forced to carry a pack 24/7 containing condoms, a sex toy, and nicotine devices for humiliation.
• Extreme physical hazing: Sprints, bear crawls, “save-your-brother” drills, lying in vomit-soaked grass, and being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding.”
• Forced consumption rituals: Made to drink milk and eat hot dogs and peppercorns until vomiting, then forced to sprint immediately.
• The November 3 workout: Forced through over 100 push-ups and 500 squats under threat of expulsion from the pledge class.

The Medical Catastrophe: After the November 3 hazing, Bermudez’s body broke down. He passed brown urine, could not stand without help, and was rushed to the hospital. He was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis (severe skeletal muscle breakdown) and acute kidney failure. He was hospitalized for four days and faces an ongoing risk of permanent kidney damage.

The Institutional Response & Our Lawsuit: Pi Kappa Phi’s national headquarters suspended the chapter on November 6, 2025. On November 14, chapter members voted to surrender their charter, shutting it down. The University of Houston called the conduct “deeply disturbing.” We filed a $10 million lawsuit on Bermudez’s behalf against the University of Houston, the UH System Board of Regents, Pi Kappa Phi’s national headquarters, the chapter’s housing corporation, and 13 individual fraternity leaders.

This case, covered by Click2Houston and ABC13, is a stark example of how hazing can cause life-altering injury in Texas. We mention it not to sensationalize, but to prove that we are actively engaged in the fight for accountability at the highest levels.

4. National Hazing Case Patterns: The Scripts That Repeat

The Bermudez case follows patterns seen across the country. When Deport families understand these patterns, they see that their child’s suffering is not a unique accident, but a foreseeable result of broken systems.

The Alcohol Poisoning Pattern

• Timothy Piazza – Penn State, Beta Theta Pi (2017): Died after a bid-acceptance night of forced drinking. Brothers delayed calling 911 for hours. Resulted in the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law in Pennsylvania.
• Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha (2021): Pledge forced to drink a bottle of liquor during a “Big/Little” event. Died from alcohol poisoning. Family reached a $10 million settlement.
• Max Gruver – LSU, Phi Delta Theta (2017): Died during a “Bible study” drinking game. Led to Louisiana’s Max Gruver Act, a felony hazing statute.

Takeaway for Texas Families: Forced drinking games are a known, deadly script. Nationals and universities are on notice.

The Physical & Ritualized Violence Pattern

• Chun “Michael” Deng – Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi (2013): Pledge died from traumatic brain injury after a blindfolded, violent “glass ceiling” ritual at a retreat. The national fraternity was criminally convicted.
• Danny Santulli – Univ. of Missouri, Phi Gamma Delta (2021): Pledge suffered severe, permanent brain damage from coerced drinking. Settlements with 22 defendants reached.

Takeaway: Off-campus retreats and violent rituals are not “rites of passage.” They are criminal assaults.

Athletic & Program Hazing

• Northwestern University Football (2023-2025): Widespread, sexualized hazing allegations led to multiple lawsuits, coach firings, and confidential settlements.
• Marching Bands & Spirit Groups: Similar patterns of abuse under the guise of “team bonding.”

Takeaway: Hazing is not exclusive to Greek life. Any group with a power imbalance and secrecy is at risk.

These national cases matter because they create legal precedent. They show foreseeability—that these organizations knew or should have known their traditions could kill or maim. This knowledge strengthens civil cases for families in Texas.

5. Texas University Focus: Where Lamar County Families Send Their Kids

Lamar County is within driving distance of several major university systems. Families here have deep ties to campuses across the state. Let’s examine the hazing landscape at schools where your children may be students.

Navigating the Texas Greek Ecosystem: A Public Records Directory for Parents

For parents in Deport, it can feel like you’re fighting a shadowy, unknown system. We want to pull back the curtain. Our firm maintains a Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine, built from public records, to understand the true network of organizations. Below is a snapshot of the Greek organizations registered in Texas that may be connected to chapters at your child’s school.

This is not an accusation against these groups. It is a demonstration of the complex web of house corporations, alumni chapters, and national entities that exist behind the letters you see on a sweatshirt. Knowing this network is the first step in holding it accountable.

Example Texas-Registered Greek Organizations (From IRS B83 Public Filings):

• KAPPA SIGMA – MU CAMMA CHAPTER INC, EIN 133048786, 3007 EARL RUDDER FWY S, COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845
• GAMMA PHI BETA SORORITY INC, EIN 161675890, 115 WILD WICK WAY, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77382
• BETA NU PI KAPPA PHI FRATERNITY HOUSING CORPORATION INC, EIN 462267515, 10601 BIG HORN TRL, FRISCO, TX 75035 (This is the housing corp for the UH chapter involved in the Bermudez case)
• PI KAPPA PHI DELTA OMEGA CHAPTER BUILDING CORPORATION, EIN 371768785, 4102 EASTSHORE ST, MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
• SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY EPSILON XI CHAPTER, EIN 746084905, 4300 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77204

In the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area (which influences many statewide organizations), public data shows over 510 Greek-related entities. In the Houston metro, there are 188. This scale matters because it shows the depth of the system your family may be up against.

University of Texas at Austin (UT)

Connection to Deport: As the flagship state university, UT Austin draws students from every Texas county, including Lamar. Its policies set a benchmark for the state.

Campus Snapshot: A massive Greek life scene with over 60 chapters, powerful tradition clubs, and a culture of intense school spirit.

UT’s Public Hazing Transparency: UT Austin operates a public Hazing Violations page—one of the most transparent in the nation. It lists organizations, violations, and sanctions.

• Example: Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members were directed to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics. The chapter was placed on probation and required to implement new member education.
• Example: Texas Wranglers (Spirit Group): Sanctioned for forced workouts and alcohol-related hazing.

What This Means for Families: This public record is a powerful tool. If your child is hazed by a group with prior violations on this list, it demonstrates pattern and knowledge, significantly strengthening a civil case.

Texas A&M University

Connection to Deport: Many Northeast Texas families have generations of Aggie ties. The culture of tradition is powerful.

Campus Snapshot: Home to a massive Greek system and the renowned Corps of Cadets, both with documented hazing issues.

Documented Incidents:

• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Chemical Burns Case (2021): Pledges alleged being covered in substances including industrial-strength cleaner, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin graft surgeries. A $1 million lawsuit was filed; the chapter was suspended.
• Corps of Cadets Lawsuit (2023): A cadet alleged degrading hazing, including being bound between beds in a “roasted pig” pose. The lawsuit sought over $1 million.

What Families Should Know: Hazing at A&M occurs in both Greek and Corps contexts. The university’s response often involves internal Corps or student conduct processes. An external civil lawsuit can be necessary to uncover the full truth and obtain adequate compensation.

University of Houston (UH)

Connection to Deport: As a major urban university, UH attracts students seeking diverse opportunities. The ongoing Pi Kappa Phi case shows serious risks exist.

Campus Snapshot: A large, commuter-influenced campus with active multicultural Greek councils and traditional fraternities/sororities.

Beyond the Bermudez Case: UH has faced other incidents, including a 2016 Pi Kappa Alpha case where a pledge suffered a lacerated spleen. Chapters face suspension, but the off-campus, secretive nature of hazing makes prevention difficult.

Other Key Texas Universities

• Texas A&M University-Commerce: Located in Hunt County, this is a regional campus with Greek life. A hazing case here would likely fall under the A&M System’s policies and involve local authorities in Commerce.
• University of Texas at Tyler: In nearby Smith County, UT Tyler has Greek organizations. Incidents would involve Smith County courts and UT System oversight.

For families in Deport, the jurisdiction—whether it’s Harris County (Houston), Travis County (Austin), or Brazos County (College Station)—matters for where a lawsuit may be filed. We navigate these geographic and legal landscapes for our clients statewide.

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

The fraternity that hazes at UT Austin is often part of the same national organization that hazes at Ohio State or LSU. These national histories are not just background noise; they are evidence.

Why National Histories Matter in Court

When a national fraternity has a death in Florida, then a serious injury in Texas, it shows the organization was on notice. It knew its “traditions” were dangerous. In civil litigation, we use this pattern evidence to defeat defenses like, “This was a rogue chapter,” or, “We couldn’t have foreseen this.”

Organization Map: National Patterns Seen in Texas

Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ – “Pike”):

• National Pattern: Responsible for the Stone Foltz death at Bowling Green ($10M settlement) and other alcohol poisoning deaths.
• Texas Presence: Chapters at UT Austin, Texas A&M, UH, SMU, Baylor. The UT chapter has been on probation for hazing.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ – “SAE”):

• National Pattern: A history of hazing-related deaths leading the national organization to abolish the “pledge” status in 2014. Still faces serious lawsuits, including a traumatic brain injury case at Alabama.
• Texas Presence: Chapters at all major Texas schools. The Texas A&M chapter faced the chemical burns lawsuit.

Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ):

• National Pattern: Responsible for the Andrew Coffey alcohol poisoning death at Florida State.
• Texas Presence: The now-closed Beta Nu chapter at UH is the subject of our Bermudez lawsuit. Other chapters exist in Texas.

Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ):

• National Pattern: Responsible for the Max Gruver death at LSU, which led to felony hazing legislation.
• Texas Presence: Active chapters across Texas.

Kappa Alpha Order (ΚΑ):

• National Pattern: Multiple hazing suspensions and lawsuits nationwide.
• Texas Presence: The SMU chapter was suspended for paddling and forced drinking.

This list is not exhaustive. The point is this: The organizations on your child’s campus have dangerous histories elsewhere. Their national headquarters have thick risk management manuals precisely because they know the risks. When they fail to control their chapters, they can be held liable.

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

If your family is considering legal action, you deserve to know how a serious hazing case is built. It is a meticulous process of investigation, leveraging deep legal knowledge.

The Evidence That Wins Cases

1. Digital Communications: GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage, Discord, and encrypted apps. We work with digital forensics experts to recover deleted messages.
2. Photos & Videos: Content filmed by members themselves. Social media posts, stories, and private shares.
3. Internal Documents: Pledge manuals, “tradition” lists, emails between chapter officers and national advisors.
4. University Records: Prior conduct files obtained through discovery or public records requests. UT Austin’s public violation list is a starting point.
5. Medical Records: Documentation of injuries, ER visits, psychological diagnoses (PTSD, depression, anxiety).
6. Witness Testimony: Other pledges, former members, roommates, and bystanders.

We have a detailed video guide on using your phone to document evidence that we recommend to all families in the critical first hours.

Types of Damages in a Hazing Case

A civil lawsuit seeks to make the victim and family “whole” through compensation for:

• Economic Damages: Medical bills (past and future), lost tuition, lost future earning capacity if injuries are permanent.
• Non-Economic Damages: Physical pain, emotional distress, trauma, humiliation, loss of enjoyment of life.
• Wrongful Death Damages (if applicable): Funeral costs, loss of companionship, and emotional suffering of the family.

We work with life-care planners, economists, and psychologists to build a comprehensive picture of the harm done. Our goal is not just a settlement, but a recovery that supports your child’s long-term healing and future.

Overcoming Institutional Defenses

We anticipate and dismantle the common defenses:

• “The Pledge Consented”: We cite Texas law § 37.155 and explain the coercive power dynamics.
• “It Was a Rogue Chapter”: We use national pattern evidence to show foreseeability.
• “It Happened Off-Campus”: We argue liability based on sponsorship, control, and knowledge.
• “Insurance Doesn’t Cover This”: Our insider insurance knowledge (from Mr. Lupe Peña’s defense background) is critical in battling coverage exclusions.

Our experience with billion-dollar defendants in the BP Texas City explosion litigation prepared us for the complex, drawn-out fights that national fraternities and universities wage.

8. Practical Guides & FAQs for Deport Families

For Parents: A Step-by-Step Action Plan

1. Prioritize Safety & Health: Get medical attention immediately. Health trumps all concerns about “getting in trouble.”
2. Preserve Evidence: Help your child screenshot every relevant group chat, text, and social media post. Take photos of injuries. Do not delete anything.
3. Document Everything: Write a timeline with names, dates, locations, and what was said or done.
4. Seek Legal Counsel Early: Contact us before making formal reports. We can help you navigate the process to protect your child’s rights and preserve claims. The statute of limitations is a real deadline; watch our video on Texas statutes of limitations.
5. Navigate University Communications Carefully: The Dean of Students is not your family’s advocate. Do not sign any resolution agreements without an attorney’s review.

For Students: Is This Hazing?

Ask yourself:

• Am I being pressured or threatened if I don’t participate?
• Is this activity dangerous, degrading, or illegal?
• Would I do this if there were no social consequences?
• Am I being told to keep secrets?

If you answered yes, it is hazing. Your “consent” under pressure is not valid. You have the right to be safe. You have the right to report it. Texas law protects those who report in good faith.

Critical Mistakes That Can Ruin a Case

We made a video detailing client mistakes that can hurt an injury case. In hazing, the top mistakes are:

• Deleting digital evidence.
• Confronting the fraternity/sorority directly, giving them a heads-up to destroy evidence.
• Signing a university’s “internal resolution” agreement that waives your right to sue.
• Posting about the incident on public social media.
• Waiting too long to seek legal advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

“Can we sue the university?”
Yes, under certain theories of negligence or deliberate indifference. Public universities have some immunity, but exceptions exist. It is a complex area where experienced counsel is essential.

“How long do we have to file a lawsuit?”
In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury, including hazing injury, is generally two years from the date of injury. For wrongful death, it is two years from the date of death. Do not delay.

“Will our case be public?”
Most civil cases settle confidentially before trial. We prioritize your family’s privacy while aggressively pursuing accountability.

“How much will this cost?”
We work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay no upfront attorney fees. We only get paid if we win or settle your case. Learn more in our video, How Do Contingency Fees Work?

9. Why Attorney911 for Your Texas Hazing Case

When your family is in crisis, you need more than a lawyer; you need advocates who understand the systems arrayed against you and have the skill to dismantle them.

We are Texas hazing specialists. While our home is in Houston, we serve families throughout Texas, including in Deport, Lamar County, and across Northeast Texas. We understand the cultural weight of university traditions in our state, and we know how to fight for accountability within that context.

Our Competitive Advantages:

• Insurance Insider Knowledge: Our attorney, Mr. Lupe Peña (he/him), spent years as an insurance defense attorney for a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurers fight claims, minimize payouts, and use delay tactics. We know their playbook because we used to run it.
• Complex Institutional Litigation Experience: Managing partner Ralph Manginello was one of the few Texas lawyers involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation. We have faced billion-dollar defendants with endless legal resources. We are not intimidated by national fraternities or powerful universities.
• Dual Civil & Criminal Expertise: Ralph’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) means we understand both sides of a hazing case. We can advise on criminal exposure and navigate the interplay between criminal and civil proceedings.
• A Data-Driven Investigative Engine: We don’t start from scratch. We utilize our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine—built from public records like the IRS and campus data shared earlier—to map the organizational landscape behind every case.
• Spanish-Language Services: Mr. Peña speaks fluent Spanish. Se habla Español. We are committed to serving all Texas families.

We approach every case with empathy for the trauma your family has endured and a relentless drive for the truth. We seek accountability to recover what your child has lost and to prevent this from happening to another family in Deport or anywhere else.

Your Next Step: A Confidential, No-Obligation Consultation

If hazing has hurt your child, you don’t have to navigate this alone. The path forward begins with a conversation.

Contact The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC (Attorney911) today.

• Call us 24/7: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
• Direct Line: (713) 528-9070
• Cell: (713) 443-4781
• Email: ralph@atty911.com or lupe@atty911.com
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In your free consultation, we will:

1. Listen carefully to your story.
2. Review any evidence you have gathered.
3. Explain your legal options clearly.
4. Discuss our contingency fee structure—no fee unless we win.
5. Help you plan the next steps for your family’s healing and justice.

You are not alone. We are here to help.

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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