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February 12, 2026 27 min read
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Hazing in Texas: A Complete Guide for Huntington Families Seeking Justice & Accountability

If Your Child Was Hazed at a Texas University, You’re Not Alone – And You Have Rights

We know the call no parent in Huntington, Lufkin, or anywhere in Angelina County ever wants to receive. Your child, who you sent off to a Texas university with hopes for their future, is now hurt, traumatized, or worse—victimized by the very organizations that promised brotherhood, sisterhood, or tradition. The confusion, anger, and fear are overwhelming. Is this “just how college works”? Did my child somehow consent to this? Who is responsible, and how do I hold them accountable?

Right now, at the University of Houston just a few hours from Huntington, we are fighting one of the most serious hazing cases in Texas. Our client, Leonel Bermudez, a transfer student and pledge of the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter, suffered rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure after enduring what can only be described as systematic torture disguised as “pledge education.” According to a Click2Houston investigation, Bermudez was forced to carry a “pledge fanny pack” with humiliating items, subjected to extreme physical workouts, sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding,” and forced to consume excessive food until vomiting. After a November 3rd workout of 100+ push-ups and 500 squats, he collapsed, passed brown urine, and was hospitalized for four days with acute kidney injury. We filed a $10 million lawsuit against UH, Pi Kappa Phi national, and 13 individual members. The chapter is now shut down.

This is not an isolated incident. It is the pattern. And for families in Huntington whose children attend Stephen F. Austin State University in nearby Nacogdoches, Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas A&M University, the University of Houston, or any Texas campus, understanding this pattern—and your legal rights—is critical.

This guide provides Huntington parents and families with the comprehensive, factual information needed to navigate a hazing crisis. We will explain what modern hazing really looks like, break down Texas and federal law, examine major cases (including our active UH litigation), and detail the specific Greek ecosystems at Texas universities where Huntington students enroll. We will show you how to protect your child, preserve evidence, and pursue accountability against fraternities, sororities, athletic teams, Corps programs, and the universities that often enable them.

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 an immediate, confidential consultation

Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like Beyond the Stereotypes

For Huntington families, hazing might conjure images of outdated movie pranks. The reality in 2025 is more systematic, digitally documented, and dangerously normalized within student organizations. Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the mental or physical health of a student for the purpose of joining, maintaining membership in, or holding office in any group. “Consent” is not a defense under Texas law.

The Three Tiers of Modern Hazing

1. Subtle Hazing (The “Gateway”)
This establishes power imbalance and normalized control. It includes:

  • Mandatory servitude: Acting as a 24/7 designated driver, cleaning members’ rooms, running errands.
  • Social isolation: Being cut off from non-member friends, requiring permission to socialize.
  • Digital control: Being required to respond instantly to group chats (GroupMe, WhatsApp) at all hours, share live location data, or have social media posts monitored and approved.
  • Deception: Being told to lie to parents, RAs, or university officials about activities.

2. Harassment Hazing (Escalated Abuse)
This causes clear emotional or physical discomfort:

  • Sleep deprivation: Late-night “meetings,” 3 AM wake-up calls, multi-day events with minimal sleep.
  • Verbal abuse and humiliation: Yelling, insults, “roasts,” forced embarrassing public performances.
  • Forced consumption: Eating excessive amounts of bland food (milk, bread, hot dogs) or unpleasant substances (hot sauce, spoiled food) until vomiting.
  • “Smokings” or extreme calisthenics: Punitive workouts framed as “conditioning” – hundreds of push-ups, wall-sits until collapse, sprints – exactly like the UH Pi Kappa Phi case.

3. Violent Hazing (High Risk of Injury or Death)
This is criminal assault:

  • Forced/coerced alcohol consumption: “Big/Little” nights with handles of liquor, drinking games like “Bible study” where wrong answers mandate drinking, lineups, keg stands. This is the most common cause of hazing deaths.
  • Physical beatings: Paddling, punching, kicking, “gladiator” fights.
  • Sexualized hazing: Forced nudity, simulated sexual acts (“elephant walk”), sexual assault.
  • Dangerous environments: Being locked in freezing rooms, left outside in extreme weather, kidnapped and driven to remote locations blindfolded.
  • Chemical and burn hazing: As seen in a Texas A&M Sigma Alpha Epsilon case where pledges were doused with industrial cleaner causing chemical burns requiring skin grafts.

Where Hazing Happens: It’s Not Just Fraternities

While fraternities and sororities are prevalent, Huntington parents should know hazing occurs in:

  • Corps of Cadets and ROTC programs (notably at Texas A&M)
  • Athletic teams (football, basketball, baseball, cheer)
  • Spirit and tradition organizations (Texas Cowboys, Hellraisers)
  • Marching bands and performing arts groups
  • Academic and honor societies
  • Club sports and cultural organizations

The common thread is power imbalance, tradition used as justification, and secrecy enforced by group loyalty.

Texas Hazing Law & Liability: What Huntington Families Must Know

Texas has specific statutes governing hazing. Understanding this framework is the first step to holding organizations accountable.

Texas Education Code Chapter 37: The Hazing Statute

Definition (Sec. 37.151): Hazing means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act directed against a student for the purpose of pledging, initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in an organization that:

  • Endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student.

Key Provisions for Huntington Families:

  • Location Doesn’t Matter (Sec. 37.151): Hazing “on or off campus” is covered. An incident at an off-campus house, Airbnb, or retreat is still hazing.
  • Consent is NOT a Defense (Sec. 37.155): Even if your child “agreed,” it is not a legal defense. The law recognizes coercion and power imbalance.
  • Criminal Penalties (Sec. 37.152):
    • Class B Misdemeanor: Basic hazing (up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine).
    • Class A Misdemeanor: Hazing that causes injury requiring medical treatment.
    • State Jail Felony: Hazing that causes serious bodily injury or death (like Bermudez’s kidney failure).
  • Organizational Liability (Sec. 37.153): The organization itself (fraternity, sorority, team) can be prosecuted and fined up to $10,000 per violation if it authorized or knowingly allowed hazing.
  • Immunity for Good-Faith Reporting (Sec. 37.154): Those who report hazing or call for medical help in good faith are protected from liability. Always call 911 first.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Two Paths to Accountability

Criminal Case:

  • Brought by the State (County DA, potentially with campus police).
  • Goal: Punishment (jail, fines, probation).
  • Potential charges: Hazing, assault, furnishing alcohol to a minor, manslaughter in fatal cases.
  • A criminal conviction is NOT required to file a civil suit.

Civil Lawsuit:

  • Brought by the victim and family (with attorneys like us).
  • Goal: Financial compensation for damages and institutional accountability.
  • Targets: Individuals who participated, the local chapter, the national organization, the university, property owners, and their insurers.
  • Based on: Negligence, gross negligence, wrongful death, negligent supervision, premises liability, intentional infliction of emotional distress.

These cases often proceed simultaneously. A civil case can uncover evidence crucial to a criminal prosecution, and vice-versa.

Federal Law Overlay: Title IX, Clery, and the Stop Campus Hazing Act

  • Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): Requires colleges receiving federal funds to publicly report hazing incidents and strengthen prevention programs. Data collection is phased in by 2026.
  • Title IX: If hazing involves sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination, federal Title IX procedures and potential liability are triggered.
  • Clery Act: Requires universities to report certain crimes, including assaults and alcohol/drug violations that often accompany hazing.

Who Can Be Liable in a Civil Hazing Lawsuit?

  1. Individual Students: Those who planned, executed, or covered up the hazing.
  2. Local Chapter: As a legal entity (often a housing corporation or alumni association).
  3. National Fraternity/Sorority Headquarters: For negligent supervision, failure to enforce policies, and prior knowledge of dangerous patterns.
  4. The University: For deliberate indifference to a known risk, negligent supervision, or failure to enforce its own policies. Public universities (UH, Texas A&M, UT) have some sovereign immunity, but exceptions exist.
  5. Third Parties: Landlords of off-campus houses, property owners, alcohol providers (under dram shop laws).

National Hazing Case Patterns: The Script That Repeats in Texas

The tragic cases below are not ancient history. They are the blueprint for what we see in Texas today. National organizations have paid hundreds of millions in settlements because the same dangerous “traditions” are replicated from campus to campus.

The Alcohol Poisoning Death Pattern

  • Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha (2021): Pledge forced to drink a bottle of alcohol during “Big/Little” night; died. Settlement: $10 Million ($7M from PIKE national, ~$3M from BGSU).
  • Max Gruver – LSU, Phi Delta Theta (2017): Pledge died during “Bible study” drinking game. Verdict: $6.1 Million. Led to Louisiana’s felony hazing “Max Gruver Act.”
  • Andrew Coffey – Florida State, Pi Kappa Phi (2017): Pledge died at “Big Brother” night with forced hard liquor consumption. FSU suspended all Greek life.

The Physical & Ritualized Hazing 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 and banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years.
  • Danny Santulli – Univ. of Missouri, Phi Gamma Delta (2021): Pledge suffered permanent, catastrophic brain damage from forced drinking. Family settled with 22 defendants for confidential, multi-million dollar amounts.

The Athletic Hazing Pattern

  • Northwestern University Football (2023-25): Widespread sexualized and racist hazing alleged. Multiple lawsuits led to coach firings and confidential settlements.

What These Cases Mean for Huntington Families

These national precedents prove that juries and courts hold organizations financially responsible. They establish “foreseeability” – if a national fraternity had a death at one chapter, it should have known the same rituals were dangerous at all chapters, including those in Texas. This pattern evidence is devastating in litigation.

Texas University Focus: Where Huntington Students Are at Risk

Huntington families commonly send students to regional campuses like Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches) and Sam Houston State University (Huntsville), as well as major hubs like Texas A&M, UT Austin, UH, and Baylor. The Greek and organizational ecosystems at each present documented risks.

University of Houston: The Active Battlefield

Our active litigation against UH and Pi Kappa Phi provides a current case study.

The Leonel Bermudez Case – A Pattern of Institutional Failure:
The lawsuit alleges UH and Pi Kappa Phi national knew or should have known about systemic hazing. The “pledge fanny pack” rule, extreme workouts at Yellowstone Park, and forced overeating were not secret. The rapid chapter closure after our lawsuit shows the severity. For Huntington families with students at UH, this case demonstrates that even at a large commuter school, dangerous, traditional hazing persists and the university can be held accountable.

UH’s Greek Landscape & Record:
UH hosts over 40 fraternities and sororities across four councils (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, MGC). While UH has policies, the Bermudez case reveals gaps in enforcement. Prior to this, the Pi Kappa Alpha chapter faced suspension in 2016 after a pledge suffered a lacerated spleen during hazing.

Texas A&M University: Tradition and Risk

For Huntington students drawn to A&M, the Corps of Cadets and robust Greek life present unique hazing risks.

Documented Incidents:

  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Chemical Burns Case (2021): Pledges were doused with industrial cleaner, raw eggs, and spit, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin graft surgery. The chapter was suspended; victims sued for $1 million.
  • Corps of Cadets “Roasted Pig” Lawsuit (2023): A cadet alleged being bound between beds in a degrading, simulated sexual position with an apple in his mouth as part of hazing. He sued for over $1 million.

Where to Report at Texas A&M:

  • Office of Student Conduct
  • Corps of Cadets Commandant’s Office
  • Texas A&M University Police Department

University of Texas at Austin: Public Records, Repeated Violations

UT maintains a public Hazing Violations Log, offering transparency other schools lack. This log is a powerful tool for families.

Recent Entries from UT’s Public Log:

  • Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members directed to consume excessive milk and perform strenuous calisthenics. Sanction: Probation, mandatory education.
  • Texas Wranglers (Spirit Group): Multiple violations for forced physical activity, alcohol-related hazing.
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE): Under investigation as of 2024 for an alleged assault on an Australian exchange student that resulted in a broken leg, fractured tibia, and broken nose.

For Huntington Families: UT’s public log shows patterns. If your child was hazed by an organization already on this log, it strengthens claims that the university and national organization had prior knowledge.

Southern Methodist University & Baylor University

As private institutions, SMU and Baylor have less public reporting but face similar issues.

  • SMU’s Kappa Alpha Order chapter was suspended in 2017 for paddling, forced drinking, and sleep deprivation.
  • Baylor’s baseball team suspended 14 players in 2020 following a hazing investigation.

The response at private schools often focuses on internal discipline, making aggressive civil litigation critical to uncovering the full truth.

The Greek Ecosystem: National Histories Meet Local Chapters

The fraternities and sororities on Texas campuses are chapters of national organizations with documented, repeated hazing histories. This isn’t about a few “bad apples”; it’s about national systems that fail to eradicate known, dangerous traditions.

How We Map the Texas Greek Universe: The Hazing Intelligence Engine

For families in Huntington, understanding that a local chapter is part of a national network is key. We maintain a Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine built from public records. For example, in the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area (which includes nearby Tyler and Lufkin regions), public IRS filings show registered Greek entities like:

  • Frank Heflin Foundation (EIN 203507402) – Canyon, TX 79015 – Phi Delta Theta alumni fund
  • Alpha Tau Omega Housing Corp. of Eta Iota Chapter (EIN 300517788) – Nacogdoches, TX 75965
  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority (EIN 364091267) – Waco, TX 76710 – Xi Chi Chapter
  • Kappa Sigma – Mu Gamma Chapter Inc (EIN 273662583) – Lufkin, TX 75904

These are not just social clubs; they are legal entities with Employer Identification Numbers (EINs), often holding insurance policies and property. When hazing occurs, we identify every link in this chain to maximize accountability and recovery.

National Organizations with Known Hazing Patterns at Texas Schools

Organization National Hazing Pattern Texas Chapter Incidents
Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) Forced drinking deaths (Stone Foltz). UH (lacerated spleen, 2016); UT Austin (probation, 2023).
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Multiple deaths; “The Deadliest Frat.” Texas A&M (chemical burns lawsuit); UT Austin (assault investigation, 2024).
Pi Kappa Phi Death (Andrew Coffey, FSU). UH Beta Nu (Bermudez kidney failure lawsuit, 2025 – our active case).
Phi Delta Theta Death (Max Gruver, LSU). Present on multiple Texas campuses.
Kappa Alpha Order Paddling, physical abuse suspensions. SMU (suspended 2017).

This table shows the direct pipeline from national tragedy to local risk. When a Huntington student is hazed by SAE at Texas A&M, we immediately subpoena SAE national’s records on the A&M chapter and all other chapters, building a case that the national organization was on notice.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Strategy, and Damages

If your child has been hazed, taking strategic, immediate action is critical. Here is how we build a case for Huntington families.

Phase 1: Evidence Preservation (The First 48 Hours)

Evidence disappears at digital speed. Our guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs details best practices.

Digital Evidence is King:
Strong cases are built on group chats. The Bermudez case includes extensive GroupMe evidence.

  • GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage, Discord: Screenshot FULL threads with timestamps and sender names visible. Do NOT delete anything.
  • Social Media: Save Instagram stories, Snapchat memories, TikTok videos, Facebook posts/events.
  • Deleted Message Recovery: Digital forensics experts can often recover deleted messages from phones or cloud backups.

Physical & Medical Evidence:

  • Injuries: Photograph bruises, burns, cuts daily to show progression.
  • Medical Records: Go to the ER or doctor and say you were hazed. This creates a crucial link in medical records. Obtain all records.
  • Objects: Save paddles, “pledge packs,” bottles, clothing (unwashed).

Witness Information:
List all other pledges, members, roommates, or RAs who may have seen something.

Phase 2: Identifying All Liable Parties

Using our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine, we identify:

  1. Individuals: Named members who participated.
  2. Local Chapter Entity: Its legal name and EIN (e.g., “Beta Nu Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Housing Corporation Inc,” EIN 462267515, Frisco, TX).
  3. National Headquarters: We subpoena their “Chapter History File” for prior incidents.
  4. University: We request all prior conduct records for the organization via public records requests.
  5. Insurers: Every entity above likely has liability insurance; we identify and put all on notice.

Phase 3: Calculating Damages – What Your Family Can Recover

Damages in hazing cases are often substantial due to the severe, intentional nature of the harm.

Economic Damages:

  • All medical expenses (past and future), including hospital stays, surgery, therapy, medications.
  • Lost educational costs: Tuition for semesters missed, lost scholarships.
  • Lost future earning capacity: If injuries (e.g., brain damage, PTSD) impact ability to work.

Non-Economic Damages:

  • Pain and suffering from physical injuries.
  • Emotional distress, humiliation, psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression).
  • Loss of enjoyment of life.

Wrongful Death Damages (in fatal cases):

  • Funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and the profound loss of companionship, love, and guidance for parents and siblings.

Punitive Damages: In cases of extreme recklessness or cover-up, courts may award punitive damages to punish the defendants and deter future conduct.

Overcoming Defense Tactics

We know the defenses because Mr. Lupe Peña used to be an insurance defense attorney. We anticipate and counter them:

  • “They consented.” → Texas law says consent is no defense. We show coercion.
  • “It was off-campus.” → Liability extends to sponsored activities regardless of location.
  • “It was rogue members.” → We show national and university prior knowledge through pattern evidence.
  • “Insurance doesn’t cover intentional acts.” → We argue negligent supervision by nationals/university is covered.

Practical Guides & FAQs for Huntington Parents and Students

For Parents: Warning Signs and Immediate Steps

Warning Signs Your Child Is Being Hazed:

  • Unexplained injuries (bruises, burns, limping).
  • Extreme exhaustion, sleeping all day.
  • Sudden personality changes: anxiety, depression, withdrawal.
  • Secrecy about organization activities.
  • Constant, anxious phone checking (group chat demands).
  • Requests for unusual amounts of money for “fines” or “required” purchases.

What to Do If You Suspect Hazing:

  1. Talk Calmly: “I’m worried about you. Is anything happening that feels unsafe or humiliating?”
  2. Prioritize Safety: If injured or intoxicated, seek medical care immediately.
  3. Preserve Evidence: Help them screenshot chats, photograph injuries.
  4. Contact an Attorney Before Reporting: We can guide you on how to report to the university or police in a way that protects your child’s rights and preserves evidence. Call 1-888-ATTY-911.

For Students: Your Rights and How to Exit Safely

  • You Have the Right to Be Safe: No tradition justifies abuse.
  • “Consent” is Meaningless Under Pressure: Texas law protects you.
  • To Exit Safely: Send a clear text/email to the chapter president: “I resign my membership effective immediately.” Tell your RA, a trusted professor, or your parents. You do not owe them an in-person meeting.
  • If You’re Hurt, Call 911 First: Good-faith reporting laws protect you from minor alcohol charges when seeking medical help.

Critical Mistakes That Can Ruin a Case

  1. Deleting messages or “cleaning up” evidence.
  2. Confronting the fraternity directly (they will lawyer up and destroy evidence).
  3. Signing university “resolution” agreements without an attorney (they often waive your right to sue).
  4. Posting details on social media (defense attorneys will scour your accounts).
  5. Waiting for the university to “handle it internally.” They are focused on limiting their liability, not yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can we sue a public university like Texas A&M or UH?
A: Yes. Sovereign immunity has exceptions, including for gross negligence, Title IX violations, and when suing officials in their individual capacity. Universities often settle to avoid discovery and bad publicity.

Q: How long do we have to file a lawsuit?
A: Generally, two years from the date of injury in Texas. However, deadlines are complex and evidence decays daily. Do not wait. Watch our video on statutes of limitations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c.

Q: What will this cost? How do attorney fees work?
A: We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront fees. We only get paid if we recover money for you. Learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc.

Q: Will my child’s name be public?
A: Most cases settle confidentially. We use protective orders and sealed filings to guard your family’s privacy.

Why Attorney911 for Your Huntington Family’s Hazing Case

When your family is facing a powerful university and a national fraternity with deep-pocketed insurers, you need more than a general personal injury lawyer. You need Texas hazing specialists with proven experience in the most complex institutional cases.

Our Unique Qualifications for Hazing Litigation

1. Insider Insurance Knowledge – Mr. Lupe Peña’s Defense Background
Mr. Peña spent years as an attorney for a national insurance defense firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurers fight claims. He understands their tactics for denying coverage, lowballing settlements, and dragging out cases. We know their playbook because we used to run it. Learn about Mr. Peña: https://attorney911.com/attorneys/lupe-pena/

2. Complex Institutional Litigation Experience – Ralph Manginello’s Trial Record
Ralph Manginello is one of the few Texas attorneys involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation, facing billion-dollar defendants. That same fearlessness and resource-leveling skill applies directly to suing national fraternities and university systems. His federal court experience and membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) mean we are equipped for both the civil and criminal dimensions of hazing cases. Learn about Ralph: https://attorney911.com/attorneys/ralph-manginello/

3. The Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine
We don’t start from scratch. We maintain a proprietary database of over 1,423 Greek organizations across Texas, built from IRS filings, university records, and national databases. When you come to us, we already know how to find the legal entities, EINs, and insurance policies behind the fraternity letters. This investigative head start is invaluable.

4. A Track Record of Results in Catastrophic Cases
From multi-million dollar wrongful death settlements to holding refineries accountable, we have the proven capability to win in the most serious cases. We apply the same rigorous economic analysis and expert networks (medical, psychological, vocational) to hazing cases to ensure your family’s future needs are fully accounted for.

We Serve Huntington and All of Texas

While based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we represent hazing victims and their families from across Texas, including Huntington, Lufkin, Nacogdoches, and throughout Angelina County. We understand the specific campuses your children attend and the legal venues that govern them.

Your Next Step: A Free, Confidential Consultation

If hazing has hurt your child and your family, you deserve answers, accountability, and justice. The path forward begins with a conversation.

Contact The Manginello Law Firm / Attorney911 today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.

During your confidential consultation, we will:

  • Listen compassionately to your story.
  • Review any evidence you have gathered.
  • Explain your legal options and the potential paths forward.
  • Discuss how we investigate hazing cases using our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine.
  • Answer your questions about timelines, process, and our contingency fee structure.
  • You will be under no pressure to hire us. Our goal is to empower you with information.

Call us 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911). You can also reach us directly at (713) 528-9070 or via email at ralph@atty911.com.

Hablamos Español. Contact Mr. Lupe Peña at lupe@atty911.com for consultation in Spanish.

Legal Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is unique, and outcomes depend on specific facts and law. For legal advice regarding your specific situation, please contact The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC for a consultation.

The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC / Attorney911 – Legal Emergency Lawyers™
Offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, Texas
Main Website & Contact: https://attorney911.com
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Plain Text Links to Key Resources:

  • Click2Houston coverage of UH Pi Kappa Phi case: 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 coverage of the UH hazing lawsuit: https://abc13.com/post/waterboarding-forced-eating-physical-punishment-lawsuit-alleges-abuse-faced-injured-pledge-uhs-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity/18186418/
  • Video: Using Your Phone to Document Evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs
  • Video: Texas Statutes of Limitations Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c
  • Video: How Contingency Fees Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc
  • Attorney911 Main Website: https://attorney911.com
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