Hazing at Texas Universities: A Comprehensive Legal Guide for Families in La Ward and Jackson County

If This Just Happened: 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 your student insists they are “fine.”
• Preserve evidence BEFORE it’s deleted:
  • Screenshot group chats, texts, and 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, or organization directly.
  • Sign anything from the university or an 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. We can help preserve it and protect your family’s rights. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for an immediate, confidential consultation.

The Hazing Reality for Families in La Ward and Jackson County

For parents in La Ward, Edna, Ganado, and across Jackson County, sending a child to college is a milestone filled with pride and hope. You envision them building a future at a Texas university, gaining independence, and perhaps finding community in campus organizations. The nightmare scenario—that your child could be systematically abused, injured, or even killed in the name of “tradition” or “bonding”—feels distant, something that happens elsewhere.

Tragically, this danger is present and active at Texas universities right now, and it directly impacts our community. Right now, we are litigating one of the most serious hazing cases in the country, demonstrating that these are not abstract fears but urgent realities for Texas families.

Consider the case of Leonel Bermudez at the University of Houston. In fall 2025, this student, seeking brotherhood in the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity’s Beta Nu chapter, was subjected to months of calculated abuse. The hazing included carrying a degrading “pledge fanny pack” 24/7, enforced servitude, and extreme physical torment. He was forced to consume milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting, then made to sprint. He endured being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding.” The culmination was a November 3 “workout” where he was forced through over 100 push-ups and 500 squats under threat of expulsion.

The result was a medical catastrophe. Leonel developed rhabdomyolysis—severe muscle breakdown—and acute kidney failure. He passed brown urine, could not stand, and was hospitalized for four days with critically high creatine kinase levels, facing the risk of permanent kidney damage. This is not a historical case; it is active. Our firm, Attorney911, filed a $10 million lawsuit on his behalf against the University of Houston, the Pi Kappa Phi national headquarters, the local housing corporation, and 13 individual fraternity leaders. The chapter was swiftly suspended and its members voted to surrender their charter, with UH calling the conduct “deeply disturbing.”

This case, covered in detail by Click2Houston and ABC13, is your local proof. Hazing is here, it is violent, and it causes lifelong harm. For Jackson County families whose children attend UH, Texas A&M, UT Austin, or any Texas campus, understanding this threat and knowing your legal rights is not optional—it is essential for your child’s safety.

This guide is written specifically for you—parents and families in La Ward and across Jackson County. We will explain what modern hazing truly looks like, detail Texas hazing law, expose the national organizations behind local chapters, and provide a clear path to accountability and recovery if your family is affected.

Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like on Texas Campuses

Hazing has evolved far beyond simplistic stereotypes of “pranks” or “roughhousing.” It is a spectrum of coercive control that endangers mental and physical health for the purpose of affiliation. For La Ward families, recognizing the signs is the first step to intervention.

The Three Tiers of Modern Hazing

Tier 1: Subtle Hazing (Psychological Control)
These behaviors establish power imbalance and are often dismissed as “tradition.” They include:

• Mandated Servitude: Pledges acting as 24/7 designated drivers, cleaning members’ rooms, or running personal errands.
• “Always-On” Digital Control: Required to monitor and respond instantly to group chats (GroupMe, Discord) at all hours, leading to sleep deprivation.
• Social Isolation: Being cut off from non-member friends or required to seek permission for social activities.
• Deception: Being coached to lie to parents, RAs, or university officials about activities.

Tier 2: Harassment Hazing (Emotional/Physical Discomfort)
This creates an abusive, hostile environment:

• Sleep Deprivation: Mandatory late-night “meetings” or 3 AM wake-up calls for tasks.
• Verbal Abuse & Humiliation: Yelling, insults, “roasting” sessions, forced wearing of degrading costumes in public.
• Forced Consumption: Eating excessive amounts of bland food (milk, bread, hot dogs) or unpleasant substances.
• “Smokings” or Punitive Exercise: Calisthenics (push-ups, wall sits, sprints) used as punishment, not legitimate conditioning.

Tier 3: Violent Hazing (High Risk of Injury or Death)
These are the acts that lead to hospitalization, lifelong disability, and lawsuits:

• Forced/Coerced Alcohol Consumption: The leading cause of hazing deaths. This includes “family tree” drinking games, “big/little” nights with handles of liquor, and lineups where pledges must chug.
• Physical Beatings: Paddling, punching, kicking, or “tackle” rituals like the “glass ceiling” that killed Chun Deng at a Pi Delta Psi retreat.
• Sexualized Hazing: Forced nudity, simulated sexual acts (“elephant walk”), or sexual assault.
• Dangerous Environmental Exposure: Being locked in freezing rooms, left outside in extreme weather, or tied/restrained for extended periods.
• Chemical Hazing: As alleged in a Texas A&M Sigma Alpha Epsilon case, where pledges were doused with industrial cleaner, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin grafts.

Where Hazing Happens: Beyond the Fraternity House

While fraternities and sororities are high-risk environments, hazing permeates other campus groups:

• Corps of Cadets & ROTC: Military-style groups with intense tradition, like the Texas A&M Corps, which has faced lawsuits over alleged brutal hazing rituals.
• Athletic Teams: From football to cheerleading, teams often have unsupervised “initiation” rituals.
• Spirit & Tradition Organizations: Groups like the Texas Cowboys at UT or similar elite campus clubs.
• Marching Bands & Performance Groups: Nationally, bands have faced serious hazing scandals.
• Cultural & Academic Clubs: Even service or honors organizations can harbor abusive power dynamics.

The common thread is secrecy, power imbalance, and the exploitation of a desire to belong. As Attorney Lupe Peña stated in the UH Pi Kappa Phi case, “Enough is enough.” Recognizing these patterns is how we protect our children.

Texas Hazing Law & Liability: What La Ward Families Need to Know

Texas has specific laws governing hazing, and understanding them is crucial for Jackson County families seeking accountability.

The Texas Education Code: Chapter 37, Subchapter F

Texas law defines hazing broadly under Section 37.151. It is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act (on or off campus) 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 the student.

Key Provisions for Families:

• Criminal Penalties (Sec. 37.152): Hazing is a Class B misdemeanor. It becomes a Class A misdemeanor if it causes bodily injury and a STATE JAIL FELONY if it causes serious bodily injury or death. Individuals who fail to report hazing or retaliate against reporters can also face charges.
• Consent is NOT a Defense (Sec. 37.155): This is critical. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, Texas law explicitly states that consent is not a defense to hazing. Courts recognize that consent under peer pressure and power imbalance is not voluntary.
• Organizational Liability (Sec. 37.153): The organization itself (fraternity, sorority, team) can be prosecuted and fined up to $10,000 if it authorized or encouraged the hazing, or if an officer with knowledge failed to report it.
• Immunity for Good-Faith Reporting (Sec. 37.154): Individuals who report hazing in good faith to university officials or law enforcement are immune from civil or criminal liability. This encourages bystanders to call for help.

Criminal Cases vs. Civil Lawsuits: 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 minors, assault, or even manslaughter in a death. A criminal conviction is NOT required to file a civil case.
• Civil Lawsuits: Brought by the victim and their family. Aim is compensation for damages and institutional accountability. This is where our firm represents families. We build cases based on:
  • Negligence & Gross Negligence: The organization failed to exercise reasonable care.
  • Negligent Supervision: The national fraternity or university failed to properly oversee the chapter.
  • Premises Liability: The property owner (house corporation, landlord) failed to keep the premises safe.
  • Wrongful Death: In the tragic event of a fatality.
  • Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress.

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

• Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): Requires colleges receiving federal aid to report hazing incidents more transparently and maintain public hazing data, strengthening prevention efforts.
• Title IX: When hazing involves sexual harassment, assault, or gender-based hostility, federal Title IX obligations are triggered, providing another avenue for investigation and accountability.
• Clery Act: Requires universities to report certain crimes, including assaults and alcohol-related arrests, which often overlap with hazing incidents.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Civil Hazing Lawsuit?

A comprehensive legal strategy identifies all responsible parties, which often include:

1. Individual Perpetrators: The students who planned, executed, or covered up the hazing.
2. The Local Chapter: As an entity, if it is legally organized.
3. The National Fraternity/Sorority Headquarters: Often the deepest pocket. Liability hinges on proving they knew or should have known about the risks based on a pattern of incidents across the country.
4. The University: Under theories of negligent supervision or deliberate indifference, especially if they had prior knowledge of issues with that organization.
5. Housing Corporations & Landlords: Entities that own or control the properties where hazing occurs.
6. Third Parties: Bars or alcohol providers under Texas dram shop law, if applicable.

The Texas Greek Ecosystem: A Data-Driven Look for Jackson County Families

To hold organizations accountable, you must first understand the complex web of entities behind the Greek letters. At Attorney911, we don’t guess—we investigate using what we call our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine, built from thousands of public records. This data is critical for families in La Ward, as the same national organizations operating at major universities have footprints across our state.

Where Jackson County Students Go: Local and Statewide Campus Connections

Families in La Ward, Edna, and Ganado often send their children to a mix of regional schools and major Texas universities. It’s vital to understand the Greek landscape at these institutions.

Regional Campuses & Community Colleges Near Jackson County:

• Victoria College (Victoria, TX) – Victoria County
• University of Houston-Victoria (Victoria, TX) – Victoria County
• Wharton County Junior College (Wharton, TX) – Wharton County
  These schools may have smaller Greek life or feeder patterns into university chapters.

Major Texas Universities Jackson County Families Attend:
The five universities with the most significant and high-risk Greek life systems in Texas are primary destinations:

1. University of Houston (UH) – Houston, Harris County. A large, urban campus with a dense Greek ecosystem, currently home to our flagship Pi Kappa Phi litigation.
2. Texas A&M University – College Station, Brazos County. Massive Greek life and the Corps of Cadets, with a well-documented history of hazing incidents.
3. University of Texas at Austin (UT) – Austin, Travis County. A highly transparent campus that publicly lists hazing violations, showing recurring problems.
4. Southern Methodist University (SMU) – Dallas, Dallas County. A private university with affluent Greek culture and documented hazing suspensions.
5. Baylor University – Waco, McLennan County. A faith-based institution with active Greek life and athletic hazing history.

Public Records Directory: The Organizations Behind the Letters

When hazing occurs, identifying every potentially liable entity is step one. We maintain a directory of Texas-registered Greek organizations from IRS and public data. Here are examples relevant to the campuses Jackson County students attend. This is not an accusation but a demonstration of the complex structures we navigate.

Sample Texas Greek Organization Listings (From IRS B83 & Public Records):

• Beta Nu Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Housing Corporation Inc – EIN 462267515 – Frisco, TX 75035. This is the housing entity for the very UH chapter involved in the Leonel Bermudez case.
• Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity – EIN 746064445 – Nederland, TX 77627. The national PIKE organization has a Texas registration.
• Sigma Chi Fraternity Epsilon Xi Chapter – EIN 746084905 – Houston, TX 77204. A chapter entity at the University of Houston.
• Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation Inc – EIN 741380362 – Fort Worth, TX 76147. A foundation supporting Kappa Sigma activities in Texas.
• Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Inc – EIN 475370943 – Houston, TX 77204. The national organization for a fraternity present at UH and other schools.
• Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi – EIN 900293166 – College Station, TX 77843. An academic honor society with a chapter at Texas A&M, showing the breadth of Greek-affiliated organizations.

Metro-Level Greek Presence:
According to our metro analysis, the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metro contains 188 Greek-related organizations. The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro contains over 510. This scale shows why a data-driven approach is necessary; we track these entities so families don’t have to start from zero.

National Brands with Texas Presence (IRS-Cause IQ Overlap):
Organizations like Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi appear in both IRS registrations and metro-level databases, confirming their integrated operations across undergraduate chapters, alumni associations, and housing corporations in Texas.

This directory is part of our investigative advantage. When we take a case, we already know how to find the legal entities, their tax IDs, and their addresses. This turns data into leverage during litigation and settlement negotiations.

National Hazing Histories: Why Patterns Matter for Your Texas Case

When a fraternity chapter at UH or Texas A&M hazes a pledge, it is rarely an isolated “rogue” incident. It is typically the latest manifestation of a national pattern. Proving this pattern is a cornerstone of holding national headquarters accountable. Jackson County families should know these histories, as the same organizations operate here.

Landmark Cases That Shape Today’s Litigation

• Timothy Piazza – Penn State, Beta Theta Pi (2017): Died from traumatic brain injury after a forced drinking night. Brothers delayed calling 911 for hours. Resulted in the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law in Pennsylvania, dozens of criminal charges, and massive civil liability. Pattern: Extreme alcohol hazing and cover-up culture.
• Max Gruver – LSU, Phi Delta Theta (2017): Died of alcohol poisoning after a “Bible study” drinking game. Resulted in the Max Gruver Act, making hazing a felony in Louisiana. Pattern: “Game”-based forced consumption.
• Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha (2021): Died after being forced to drink a bottle of alcohol on “Big/Little” night. The family reached a $10 million settlement ($7M from PIKE national). Pattern: Formulaic “big brother” events with lethal outcomes.
• Andrew Coffey – Florida State, Pi Kappa Phi (2017): Died from alcohol poisoning at a “Big Brother” event. FSU suspended all Greek life. Pattern: The same national fraternity (Pi Kappa Phi) now implicated in the severe UH case.
• Danny Santulli – Univ. of Missouri, Phi Gamma Delta (2021): Suffered permanent, catastrophic brain damage from forced drinking. Settlements with 22 defendants. Pattern: Life-altering non-fatal injuries are also met with severe liability.

What This Means for Your Case in Texas

In civil litigation, we use these national cases to establish “foreseeability.” We argue to the court: The national headquarters of Fraternity X knew this type of hazing (forced drinking, physical abuse) was occurring in its chapters across the country. It had a duty to prevent it. Its failure to do so makes it negligent. This pattern evidence is what pushes cases toward multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts.

Texas University Deep Dive: Hazing Realities at UH, A&M, UT, SMU, and Baylor

1. University of Houston (UH) – A Current Crisis

• Culture Snapshot: Large, diverse commuter and residential campus with active IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, and Multicultural Greek Councils.
• Recent Major Case: The Leonel Bermudez v. UH & Pi Kappa Phi lawsuit is the defining current event. It alleges systematic, violent hazing leading to rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure at the Pi Kappa Phi (Beta Nu) chapter.
• University Response: UH labeled the conduct “deeply disturbing,” promised cooperation with law enforcement, and noted the chapter’s swift suspension and charter surrender. This case is a test of UH’s accountability mechanisms.
• For Jackson County Families: UH is a major destination. This case proves severe hazing is happening there now. Evidence preservation and immediate legal counsel are critical.

2. Texas A&M University – Corps and Greek Life Risks

• Culture Snapshot: The Corps of Cadets and massive Greek system create dual high-risk environments steeped in “tradition.”
• Documented Incidents:
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Lawsuit: Pledges alleged being doused with industrial cleaner, eggs, and spit, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin grafts. The chapter was suspended.
  • Corps of Cadets Lawsuit: A cadet alleged degrading hazing including being bound in a “roasted pig” position with an apple in his mouth. Sought over $1 million in damages.
• For Jackson County Families: The Corps is a unique A&M risk factor. Hazing here is often framed as “military discipline,” but the law draws a clear line.

3. University of Texas at Austin – Public Transparency, Repeating Problems

• Culture Snapshot: UT hosts one of the nation’s most transparent hazing databases at hazing.utexas.edu, publicly listing violations.
• Documented Incidents (From UT’s Public Log):
  • Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members directed to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics. Sanction: Probation and mandatory education.
  • Texas Wranglers (Spirit Group): Multiple violations for forced alcohol consumption and physical harassment.
• Why This Matters: UT’s own data shows hazing continues despite policies. This public record is powerful evidence in civil suits to show the university and organizations had prior knowledge.

4. Southern Methodist University (SMU) – Affluent Greek Culture

• Culture Snapshot: Private university with a prominent, affluent Greek system.
• Documented Incident: Kappa Alpha Order (2017): Chapter suspended for paddling, forced drinking, and sleep deprivation. Suspension lasted years.
• Consideration: As a private institution, SMU may have less public reporting than public universities, making internal discovery during litigation even more important.

5. Baylor University – Faith, Football, and Greek Life

• Culture Snapshot: A Baptist university with a history of scrutiny over campus safety (Title IX scandal) and active Greek life.
• Documented Incident: Baylor Baseball Hazing (2020): 14 players suspended following a hazing investigation, highlighting that hazing extends beyond Greek letters to athletics.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Damages, and Attorney911’s Strategy

If your family is facing this crisis, you need to know how a serious law firm builds a case. This is not about quick settlements; it’s about thorough investigation, compelling evidence, and securing full accountability.

Critical Evidence We Collect

1. Digital Forensics: The #1 source of evidence. We preserve and recover GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage, Discord, and Snapchat messages that show planning, boasting, threats, and cover-ups.
2. Social Media & Photos: Posts, stories, and videos that depict hazing events, even those captioned as “jokes.”
3. Medical Records: Documentation from ER visits, hospitalizations, lab tests (like CK levels for rhabdomyolysis), and psychological evaluations for PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
4. University Records: Obtained through discovery or public records requests: prior conduct files, Clery reports, internal investigation notes.
5. National Fraternity Records: Prior incident reports from other chapters, risk management manuals, and communications between local and national leadership.
6. Witness Testimony: Other pledges, former members, roommates, and bystanders.

We have a detailed video on using your phone to document evidence that every family should watch.

Recoverable Damages in a Hazing Lawsuit

• Economic Damages: All past and future medical bills, lost wages, lost educational costs (tuition for withdrawn semesters), and diminished future earning capacity if injuries are permanent.
• Non-Economic Damages: Compensation for physical pain, emotional suffering, trauma, humiliation, and loss of enjoyment of life.
• Wrongful Death Damages: If the unthinkable happens, families can seek compensation for funeral costs, loss of financial support, and the profound loss of companionship and guidance.
• Punitive Damages: In cases of egregious misconduct, courts may award damages to punish the defendant and deter future behavior.

Overcoming Institutional Defenses

National fraternities and universities have sophisticated defense playbooks. Our insider knowledge counters them:

• Defense: “The Pledge Consented.” Our Response: Texas law §37.155 states consent is not a defense. We show the coercion and power imbalance.
• Defense: “It Was a Rogue Chapter.” Our Response: We introduce pattern evidence from the national organization’s history to prove foreseeability and negligent supervision.
• Defense: “It Happened Off-Campus.” Our Response: Location does not absolve liability if the organization sponsored, knew about, or benefited from the activity.
• Defense: “We Have Anti-Hazing Policies.” Our Response: We show the gap between paper policies and actual enforcement, or prior incidents that were ignored.

Practical Guide for La Ward and Jackson County Parents & Students

For Parents: Warning Signs and Action Steps

Warning Signs Your Child May Be Hazed:

• Unexplained injuries, bruises, or burns.
• Extreme exhaustion or sleep deprivation.
• Sudden secrecy about organization activities.
• Personality changes: anxiety, depression, withdrawal.
• Constant, anxious phone use related to group chats.
• Requests for large sums of money without clear explanation.

What To Do If You Suspect Hazing:

1. Prioritize Safety & Health: If injured or intoxicated, get to an ER.
2. Preserve Evidence: Help your child screenshot all relevant messages and photos. Do not delete anything.
3. Document: Write down everything your child tells you with dates and names.
4. Consult a Lawyer BEFORE Reporting: Talk to us at 1-888-ATTY-911. We can guide you on reporting strategically to protect evidence and your child’s rights.
5. Do Not Confront the Organization: This triggers evidence destruction and witness coaching.

For Students: Your Rights and Safety

• Is This Hazing? If you feel coerced, endangered, or humiliated to belong, it likely is. Trust your instincts.
• You Have a Right to Leave: You can resign your pledge or membership at any time. Send a clear text/email and inform a trusted adult.
• Good-Faith Reporting Protection: Texas law and most university policies protect those who call for help in an emergency, even if underage drinking was involved.
• Preserve Evidence: Take screenshots, photos of injuries, and save all communications. Our video on client mistakes explains what not to do.

Critical Mistakes That Can Ruin a Case

1. Deleting messages or “cleaning up” evidence.
2. Confronting the fraternity/sorority directly, giving them a head start to destroy evidence.
3. Signing university settlement or release forms without an attorney’s review.
4. Posting about the incident on public social media.
5. Waiting too long. Texas has a statute of limitations. Watch our video on Texas statutes of limitations.

Why Choose Attorney911 for Your Family’s Hazing Case?

When your family faces a hazing crisis, you need more than a general personal injury lawyer. You need attorneys who understand how powerful institutions operate and how to win against them. From our Houston offices, we serve families throughout Texas, including La Ward, Edna, Ganado, and all of Jackson County.

Our Unmatched Qualifications for Hazing Litigation:

• Active, High-Stakes Texas Hazing Experience: We are right now leading the $10 million Leonel Bermudez v. UH & Pi Kappa Phi lawsuit. This isn’t historical knowledge; it’s current, real-world litigation against a major university and national fraternity.
• Insider Insurance Knowledge: Attorney Lupe Peña (he/him) spent years as an insurance defense attorney for a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurance companies value claims, employ delay tactics, and fight coverage. We know their playbook because Mr. Peña used to run it.
• Proven Against Billion-Dollar Defendants: Managing Partner Ralph Manginello was one of the few Texas attorneys involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation. We are not intimidated by the deep pockets of national fraternities or university legal teams.
• Data-Driven Investigation: We employ the Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine detailed in this article. We don’t start from scratch; we start with data on 1,423 Greek entities across Texas to quickly identify all liable parties.
• Dual Civil & Criminal Expertise: Ralph’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) means we understand the criminal hazing process, allowing us to expertly advise families and witnesses navigating both civil and criminal exposure.
• Spanish-Language Services: Mr. Peña speaks fluent Spanish, ensuring Hispanic families in our community have full access to legal counsel and understanding.
• Contingency Fee Basis: You pay nothing unless we win your case. Learn more in our video on how contingency fees work.

Your Next Step: A Free, Confidential Consultation

If hazing has impacted your child, you are not alone. The path forward begins with a conversation.

Contact Attorney911, The Legal Emergency Lawyers™, for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.

• Call Us 24/7: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
• Direct Line: (713) 528-9070
• Email: ralph@atty911.com or lupe@atty911.com
• Website: https://attorney911.com

In your confidential consultation, we will:

• Listen compassionately to your story.
• Review any evidence you have gathered.
• Explain your family’s legal rights and options under Texas law.
• Outline the investigative process.
• Answer your questions about timelines, costs, and what to expect.
• You will be under no pressure to proceed. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge.

For families in La Ward and across Jackson County, your child’s safety and future are paramount. Let us help you protect both.

Plain Text Links to Key Resources

News Coverage of the Leonel Bermudez / UH Pi Kappa Phi Hazing Lawsuit:

1. Click2Houston Report: 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/
2. ABC13 Coverage: https://abc13.com/post/waterboarding-forced-eating-physical-punishment-lawsuit-alleges-abuse-faced-injured-pledge-uhs-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity/18186418/
3. Hoodline 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:
4. Using Your Cellphone to Document Evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs
5. Texas Statutes of Limitations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c
6. Client Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IYsoxOSxY
7. How Contingency Fees Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc

Attorney911 Main Website:
8. Contact & Information: https://attorney911.com

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. If you need legal advice, please contact The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC (Attorney911) or another qualified attorney for a consultation.