A Guide to Hazing Laws & Fraternity Accountability for Families in Dickens, Texas

Introduction: Your Child, Your University, and The Unthinkable

We understand that receiving a call about your child being hurt at college is every parent’s worst fear. For families right here in Dickens and across Dickens County, this nightmare often begins with confusing text messages, a sudden withdrawal from family life, or an unexplained injury when your student comes home to West Texas.

Our wide-open spaces and tight-knit communities can feel far removed from the intense social pressures of large university campuses. Yet each year, students from Dickens County enroll at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, head to Texas A&M University in College Station, or attend other major Texas schools where the tradition of Greek life carries real risks. The transition from the quiet streets of Dickens to bustling fraternity row can be jarring—and sometimes dangerous.

Right now, in Houston, we’re fighting one of the most serious hazing cases in Texas history. Our client, Leonel Bermudez, suffered catastrophic injuries during his fall 2025 pledge period with the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter at the University of Houston. The details of his case—which we’ll discuss throughout this guide—illustrate exactly what modern hazing looks like and why Texas families need to understand their rights. For parents in Dickens whose children may be considering or currently participating in Greek life hundreds of miles away, this case serves as a critical warning and a demonstration of what experienced legal counsel can achieve.

This comprehensive guide is written specifically for Dickens County families. We’ll explain what hazing actually looks like today, how Texas law protects your child, which organizations operate near you and at universities your family likely attends, and what legal options exist when tradition turns to trauma. Whether your student is at Texas Tech just an hour away in Lubbock or further afield at UT Austin, Texas A&M, or other campuses, the principles of accountability and safety remain the same.

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)
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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: What Modern Hazing Looks Like in Texas

Before we discuss the broader landscape, we want to share a case we’re actively litigating right now. This isn’t a historical example—it’s proof of what’s happening on Texas campuses today and demonstrates the level of investigation and advocacy we bring to hazing cases.

In late 2025, we filed a $10 million hazing and abuse lawsuit on behalf of Leonel Bermudez against the University of Houston, the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity’s Beta Nu chapter, its national headquarters, the UH System Board of Regents, and 13 individual fraternity leaders. The details, documented in media coverage from Click2Houston and ABC13, reveal a pattern of systematic abuse that could happen at any Texas university.

The Hazing Conduct: From Humiliation to Hospitalization

During his pledge period, Bermudez was subjected to what fraternity members presented as “traditional” initiation activities. These included:

The “Pledge Fanny Pack” Rule: Pledges were required to carry a fanny pack 24/7 containing condoms, a sex toy, nicotine devices, and other humiliating items. Failure to comply meant punishment or expulsion threats.

Enforced Servitude: Mandatory dress codes, hours-long “study/work” blocks, weekly interviews, and overnight chauffeuring duties for active members.

Extreme Physical Hazing: Sprints, bear crawls, wheelbarrow races, and “save-your-brother” drills conducted at Yellowstone Boulevard Park and other Houston locations. Pledges were forced to lie in vomit-soaked grass, sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding,” and threatened with actual waterboarding.

Forced Consumption Rituals: Made to drink milk and eat hot dogs and peppercorns until vomiting, then immediately forced to sprint.

The November 3 Workout: Bermudez was forced through 100+ push-ups and 500 squats while reciting the fraternity creed under threat of expulsion from the pledge class.

Other pledging activities included another pledge being hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth for over an hour, and a pledge losing consciousness during early-morning workouts at Yellowstone Park.

The Medical Catastrophe

The physical abuse culminated in Bermudez developing rhabdomyolysis—severe skeletal muscle breakdown—and acute kidney failure. He passed brown urine, could not stand without help, and was hospitalized for four days. Lab tests showed critically high creatine kinase levels, confirming the life-threatening condition. He now faces ongoing risk of permanent kidney damage and long-term physical and psychological harm.

Institutional Response and Legal Action

The Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter was suspended on November 6, 2025, after national headquarters received hazing reports. On November 14, chapter members voted to surrender their charter, effectively shutting down the chapter. The University of Houston called the conduct “deeply disturbing” and promised disciplinary measures up to expulsion and cooperation with law enforcement.

Our lawsuit names every entity with potential liability: the University of Houston, UH System Board of Regents, Pi Kappa Phi national headquarters, the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu housing corporation, and 13 individual fraternity leaders including the chapter president, pledgemaster, sorority relations chair, and risk manager.

Why This Matters for Dickens Families: The Bermudez case demonstrates that even at major Texas universities with anti-hazing policies, dangerous conduct persists. It shows how quickly hazing can escalate from humiliation to hospitalization. Most importantly, it illustrates the comprehensive approach needed to hold all responsible parties accountable—from individual members to national organizations to the universities that host them.

The Greek Ecosystem Serving Dickens County Families

When we investigate hazing cases, we start with data. Our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine tracks over 1,400 Greek-related organizations across 25 Texas metros. For families in Dickens and throughout Dickens County, understanding this landscape is crucial because your children interact with these organizations whether they attend school nearby or hours away.

The Lubbock Metro Greek Community

Dickens County falls within the broader Lubbock metropolitan area, home to Texas Tech University and its significant Greek life community. According to our data, the Lubbock metro contains at least 59 Greek-related organizations, including:

Fraternity Housing and Alumni Entities:

Texas Tech Chapter of Phi Delta Theta Housing (Lubbock, TX – IRS B83 filing)
Kappa Alpha Order – Texas Tech (Gamma Chi Chapter, Lubbock, TX)
Alpha Phi Omega – TTU Chapter (Lubbock, TX – service fraternity)
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Lubbock, TX 79430)
Alpha Omega Epsilon-Beta Alpha Chapter (Lubbock, TX 79416 – engineering sorority)
TKE OP Housing (Lubbock, TX 79423 – Tau Kappa Epsilon housing)
Farm House Fraternity Inc – Texas Tech University Chapter (Lubbock, TX 79416)

Educational and Honor Societies:

Pi Mu Epsilon – Texas Kappa Chapter (Canyon, TX – math honor society at WTAMU)
Alpha Phi Omega – Eta Tau Chapter (Canyon, TX – service fraternity at WTAMU)
Delta Kappa Gamma Society – Lubbock area chapters (educators’ society)

These organizations represent just a sample of the structured Greek life that Dickens County students encounter at Texas Tech University. Each has legal standing, insurance coverage, and oversight responsibilities that become critically important when hazing occurs.

Cross-State Greek Organizations

The same national fraternities and sororities that operate at Texas Tech also have chapters at other universities where Dickens families send their children. For example:

Pi Kappa Phi – the fraternity involved in the Bermudez case at UH – also has active chapters at Texas A&M, UT Austin, and other Texas campuses. Their national headquarters in Charlotte, NC, oversees all chapters, meaning patterns of conduct in one location can indicate systemic issues.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) – which has faced hazing allegations at Texas A&M (chemical burns case) and UT Austin (assault case) – operates chapters nationwide with documented hazing histories.

Kappa Sigma – present at Texas Tech, Texas A&M, UT Austin, and other schools – has been involved in multiple hazing incidents nationally, including a Texas A&M case involving rhabdomyolysis from extreme physical hazing.

This interconnectedness means that when we investigate a hazing case for a Dickens family, we’re not starting from scratch. We already understand the organizational structures, insurance arrangements, and historical patterns of these national brands.

Where Dickens County Families Send Their Children to College

Understanding hazing risk begins with understanding where your children are likely to encounter Greek life. Based on geographic patterns and university enrollment data, Dickens County families typically have students at:

Primary University Destinations

Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX): As the closest major university to Dickens County (approximately 70 miles northwest), Texas Tech represents the most accessible and likely destination for many local students. With over 40,000 students and an active Greek community comprising approximately 50 fraternities and sororities, Texas Tech offers both opportunities and risks for Dickens County families.

West Texas A&M University (Canyon, TX): Located about 90 miles north of Dickens, WTAMU serves as another regional option with Greek life participation.

Texas A&M University (College Station, TX): Many academically competitive students from Dickens County attend Texas A&M, approximately 450 miles east. With one of the nation’s largest Greek systems and the unique Corps of Cadets culture, Texas A&M presents distinct hazing risks that we’ve litigated in previous cases.

University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX): Similarly, UT Austin attracts students from across Texas with its academic reputation and extensive Greek life comprising approximately 60 chapters.

Other Texas Campuses: Students also attend Angelo State University, Abilene Christian University, Midwestern State University, and various community colleges throughout the region.

Why Campus Choice Matters for Hazing Risk

Each university has its own Greek culture, reporting systems, and disciplinary history. For example:

Texas Tech has faced hazing incidents involving both social fraternities and academic honor societies
Texas A&M has documented cases in both Greek life and the Corps of Cadets, including the notorious “roasted pig” hazing allegations
UT Austin maintains a public hazing violations log that shows recurring patterns despite transparency efforts
Private universities like Baylor and SMU have different oversight structures and often less public disclosure

When we represent a Dickens family, we immediately investigate the specific campus’s history with the involved organization. Prior incidents at the same chapter—or even similar incidents at other chapters of the same national organization—can establish pattern evidence crucial to proving negligence.

The Organizations Behind the Letters: Legal Entities with Real Addresses

Many families don’t realize that fraternities and sororities exist as legal entities with Employer Identification Numbers (EINs), insurance policies, and physical addresses. When hazing occurs, these organizations—not just individual members—can be held liable. Our data engine tracks these entities so we can immediately identify all potentially responsible parties.

Greek Organizations with Texas Legal Presence

From IRS B83 filings and other public records, we maintain detailed information on Texas-registered Greek entities. Here are examples relevant to universities Dickens County families attend:

Texas Tech University Affiliates:

Kappa Alpha Order – Gamma Sigma Chapter (Canyon, TX 79015 – WTAMU)
Frank Heflin Foundation (Canyon, TX 79015 – Phi Delta Theta alumni fund)
Chi Omega – Upsilon Zeta Building Association (Amarillo, TX 79118 – Chi Omega chapter housing)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority – Amarillo Alumnae (Amarillo, TX – graduate chapter)
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity – Texas Theta (Canyon, TX – WTAMU chapter)

Statewide Housing Corporations and Alumni Chapters:

Beta Nu Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Housing Corporation Inc (Frisco, TX 75035 – related to UH chapter)
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity – Epsilon Kappa Chapter (Nederland, TX 77627)
Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation Inc (Fort Worth, TX 76147)
Sigma Chi Fraternity – Zeta Eta Chapter (Commerce, TX 75429 – Texas A&M University-Commerce)
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Inc – multiple Texas chapters including College Station, San Antonio, El Paso

Honor Societies and Professional Organizations:

Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (multiple campus chapters throughout Texas)
Delta Kappa Gamma Society (educators’ society with chapters across West Texas)
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority (Waco, TX 76710 and Commerce, TX 75428)

Why Organizational Mapping Matters

When your child is hazed, the immediate perpetrators are only part of the story. The chapter itself may have a housing corporation that owns the property where hazing occurred. The national headquarters sets policies and receives dues. Alumni associations provide funding and oversight. Honor societies have governing boards that establish conduct standards.

Our investigative approach identifies every entity in this chain because:

Insurance coverage often exists at multiple levels
Deep pockets for meaningful compensation typically come from organizations, not individual students
Pattern evidence emerges when we examine an organization’s history across multiple chapters
Accountability requires addressing systemic issues, not just punishing individuals

For Dickens families, this means we don’t just sue the students who harmed your child. We pursue every organization that enabled, encouraged, or failed to prevent the hazing.

Texas Hazing Law Explained for Dickens County Families

Texas has specific laws governing hazing, and understanding them is crucial for protecting your child’s rights. The Texas Education Code, Chapter 37, Subchapter F, provides the statutory framework that applies whether your child is hazed at Texas Tech, Texas A&M, UT Austin, or any other Texas educational institution.

Key Provisions of Texas Hazing Law

Definition of Hazing (Section 37.151): Texas law defines hazing as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act directed against a student for the purpose of pledging, initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in any organization. The act must endanger the mental or physical health or safety of the student and can occur on or off campus.

Criminal Penalties (Section 37.152):

Class B Misdemeanor: Hazing that doesn’t cause serious injury (up to 180 days jail, fine up to $2,000)
Class A Misdemeanor: Hazing causing injury requiring medical treatment
State Jail Felony: Hazing causing serious bodily injury or death

Organizational Liability (Section 37.153): Organizations can be fined up to $10,000 per violation and lose university recognition if they authorize or encourage hazing, or if officers knew about hazing and failed to report it.

Consent is NOT a Defense (Section 37.155): Even if your child “agreed” to participate, that does not excuse hazing under Texas law. Courts recognize that power imbalances and social pressure negate true consent.

Good-Faith Reporting Protection (Section 37.154): Individuals who report hazing in good faith are immune from civil or criminal liability that might otherwise result from their involvement.

How Texas Law Compares

Texas sits in the middle range of state hazing laws. While we have criminal penalties and organizational liability, other states have enacted stronger reforms following high-profile deaths:

Pennsylvania’s “Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law” (following the Penn State death)
Louisiana’s “Max Gruver Act” (felony hazing statute)
Ohio’s “Collin’s Law” (felony when drugs/alcohol cause physical harm)
Florida’s “Chad Meredith Law” (criminalized hazing after a drowning death)

The Leonel Bermudez case at UH could potentially drive similar Texas reforms, which is why pursuing accountability in individual cases matters for statewide prevention.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Understanding the Difference

Criminal Cases:

Brought by the state (district attorney’s office)
Aim: Punishment (jail time, fines, probation)
Standard: “Beyond a reasonable doubt”
Your role: Victim/witness, not party to the case

Civil Cases:

Brought by victims or families (like our Bermudez lawsuit)
Aim: Compensation and accountability
Standard: “Preponderance of evidence” (more likely than not)
Your role: Plaintiff with control over the case

These cases can proceed simultaneously. A criminal conviction isn’t required for a civil lawsuit, and the evidence standards differ. Many families pursue civil cases even when prosecutors decline to file criminal charges, because the burden of proof is lower and the focus is on recovering damages for their child’s suffering.

Building a Hazing Case: Our Data-Driven Approach

When Dickens County families come to us after a hazing incident, we bring a systematic, evidence-based approach honed through years of complex litigation. Our method combines traditional investigation with cutting-edge data analysis from our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine.

Evidence Collection and Preservation

The first 48 hours are critical. We guide families through preserving:

Digital Evidence:

Group chats (GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage, Discord)
Social media posts and messages (Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook)
Emails and text messages with timestamps intact
Location data and geotags

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

Physical Evidence:

Photographs of injuries (multiple angles, with scale reference)
Damaged clothing or personal items
Medical records documenting injuries and treatment
Objects used in hazing (paddles, alcohol containers, props)

Institutional Records:

University conduct files on the organization
Campus police reports
National fraternity/sorority incident history
Insurance policies and coverage documents

The Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine in Action

Our proprietary database tracks over 1,400 Greek organizations across Texas. When we take a case, we immediately cross-reference:

Organization History: Prior incidents at the same chapter or nearby chapters of the same national organization
Entity Mapping: All legal entities associated with the organization (housing corporations, alumni associations, national headquarters)
Pattern Analysis: How this incident compares to similar cases we’ve litigated or documented
Insurance Mapping: Potential coverage sources across multiple policies

For example, when we took the Bermudez case, we already had data on:

Pi Kappa Phi’s national structure and insurance arrangements
Prior incidents at other Pi Kappa Phi chapters
The Beta Nu housing corporation’s legal standing
University of Houston’s historical handling of hazing cases

This head start means we’re not learning the landscape while your child suffers—we’re already experts who can move quickly.

Damages: What Can Be Recovered

Hazing cases involve multiple categories of damages:

Economic Damages:

Medical expenses (emergency care, hospitalization, ongoing treatment)
Future medical needs (therapy, medications, specialist care)
Lost educational opportunities (withdrawn semesters, lost scholarships)
Lost earning capacity (for permanent injuries affecting career prospects)

Non-Economic Damages:

Physical pain and suffering
Emotional distress, trauma, humiliation
Loss of enjoyment of life
Damage to personal relationships

Wrongful Death Damages (when applicable):

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

Punitive Damages:

In cases of particularly reckless or malicious conduct
Aimed at punishment and deterrence rather than compensation

Each case is unique, but we’ve recovered millions for hazing victims and their families by thoroughly documenting these damages and presenting compelling evidence to insurance companies or juries.

Practical Guide for Dickens County Parents

Warning Signs Your Child May Be Being Hazed

Physical Indicators:

Unexplained bruises, burns, cuts, or injuries
Extreme fatigue beyond normal academic stress
Weight changes from food/water restriction
Sleep deprivation (late-night calls, 3 AM “meetings”)
Chemical burns or skin damage
Signs of alcohol poisoning or drug use

Behavioral Changes:

Sudden secrecy about organization activities
Withdrawal from family and non-Greek friends
Personality shifts: anxiety, depression, irritability
Defensive when asked about the organization
Fear of “letting the chapter down” or “getting in trouble”
Constant phone monitoring for group chat messages

Academic Red Flags:

Grades dropping suddenly
Missing classes or assignments
Losing scholarships or academic standing

Questions to Ask (Non-Confrontationally)

If you suspect hazing but your child is reluctant to talk:

“How are things going with [fraternity/sorority]? Are you enjoying it?”
“Have they been respectful of your time for classes and sleep?”
“What kinds of activities do you do as a new member?”
“Is there anything that makes you uncomfortable or that you wish you didn’t have to do?”
“Do you feel like you could leave if you wanted to, or would there be consequences?”
“Are they asking you to keep secrets from me or the university?”

Listen without judgment. If they open up, document what they say. If they shut down, monitor closely and be ready to intervene.

What to Do If You Confirm Hazing

Immediate Safety First:

If your child is in physical danger, call 911 or campus police
Get medical attention immediately—prioritize health over “getting in trouble”
Remove your child from the dangerous situation

Evidence Preservation:

Screenshot all relevant messages and social media posts
Photograph injuries from multiple angles
Write down everything your child tells you (dates, times, names, locations)
Save physical evidence (clothing, receipts, objects)

Reporting Decisions:

Campus authorities: Dean of Students, Office of Student Conduct
Local police: If crimes occurred (assault, furnishing alcohol to minors)
National Anti-Hazing Hotline: 1-888-NOT-HAZE (anonymous, 24/7)
Consult an attorney FIRST before making formal reports in many cases

Critical Mistakes to Avoid:

Don’t confront the fraternity/sorority directly (they’ll destroy evidence)
Don’t sign anything from the university or insurance company without legal review
Don’t post details on social media (can compromise your case)
Don’t let your child delete messages or “clean up” evidence
Don’t wait for the university to “handle it internally” (evidence disappears)

Our video on client mistakes that can ruin your injury case covers these pitfalls in detail.

Why Attorney911 for Dickens County Hazing Cases

When your family faces a hazing crisis, you need more than a general personal injury lawyer. You need attorneys who understand how powerful institutions fight back—and how to win anyway. Here’s what makes our approach different:

Insurance Insider Advantage

Our associate attorney, Mr. Lupe 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. He understands their delay tactics, coverage exclusion arguments, and settlement strategies. As Mr. Peña says, “We know their playbook because we used to run it.” This insider knowledge is invaluable when negotiating with well-funded defense teams.

Complex Litigation Against Massive Institutions

Managing partner Ralph Manginello has taken on billion-dollar corporations and won. Our firm was one of the few Texas firms involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation, proving we’re not intimidated by national fraternities, universities, or their deep-pocketed defense teams. With federal court experience in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, we’re equipped for the complex litigation that hazing cases often require.

Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine

While other firms start from scratch, we begin with data. Our proprietary database tracks over 1,400 Greek organizations across Texas. We know the legal entities, insurance arrangements, and historical patterns before we even take your case. This head start means we can move quickly while evidence is fresh and memories are clear.

Multi-Million Dollar Results

We’ve recovered millions for families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. We don’t settle cheap—we build cases that force accountability. Our experience includes:

Brain injury cases requiring lifetime care planning
Wrongful death claims with complex economic calculations
Institutional negligence cases against universities and national organizations

Dual Criminal and Civil Expertise

Ralph’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) means we understand how criminal hazing charges interact with civil litigation. We can advise witnesses and former members with potential criminal exposure while pursuing civil accountability. This dual perspective is crucial in hazing cases where criminal investigations often run parallel to civil lawsuits.

Spanish Language Services

We speak Spanish. Mr. Peña is fluent and can serve Spanish-speaking families throughout Texas. This accessibility matters for comprehensive representation.

Local Understanding with Statewide Reach

While we’re based in Houston, we serve families throughout Texas, including Dickens County and the surrounding West Texas region. We understand the unique dynamics of rural Texas families sending children to large universities. We’ve handled cases involving Texas Tech, Texas A&M, UT Austin, and other schools where Dickens County students enroll.

Your Next Steps: Free Confidential Consultation

If hazing has impacted your family, you don’t have to face this alone. We offer free, confidential consultations to Dickens County families to help you understand your legal options.

What to Expect in Your Consultation

We Listen: We’ll hear your story without judgment
Evidence Review: We’ll examine any evidence you’ve preserved (photos, messages, medical records)
Options Explained: We’ll outline potential legal paths—criminal reporting, civil lawsuit, both, or neither
Realistic Expectations: We’ll discuss likely timelines, challenges, and potential outcomes
Questions Answered: We’ll address your specific concerns about privacy, costs, and process
No Pressure: Take time to decide—we never push for immediate commitments

How We’re Paid

We work on a contingency fee basis for personal injury cases, including hazing litigation. This means:

No upfront costs for our services
No fee unless we win your case
Payment comes from the recovery, not from your pocket
We advance all case expenses (filing fees, expert fees, etc.)

This arrangement ensures access to justice regardless of your family’s financial situation. Learn more in our video explaining how contingency fees work.

Contact Us Today

The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC / Attorney911
Legal Emergency Lawyers™
Serving Dickens County and All of Texas

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

Spanish Services Available: Hablamos Español – Contact Lupe Peña at lupe@atty911.com for consultation in Spanish

Office Locations:

Houston, Texas (Primary)
Austin, Texas
Beaumont, Texas

We serve families throughout Texas, including Dickens, Spur, Afton, and all Dickens County communities. Whether your child was hazed at Texas Tech, Texas A&M, UT Austin, or any other Texas campus, we have the experience and resources to help.

Time is Critical

Texas generally has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, but the clock starts ticking from the date of injury. Evidence disappears quickly—messages get deleted, witnesses graduate, memories fade. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Call us now at 1-888-ATTY-911 to protect your child’s rights and pursue accountability.

Legal Disclaimer

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

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

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

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