Hazing in Texas: What Millsap Families Need to Know About University Accountability & Legal Rights

For parents in Millsap and across Parker County, sending your child off to a Texas university is a milestone filled with pride and hope. Yet, beneath the surface of campus traditions and Greek life letters lies a disturbing reality: hazing remains a pervasive, dangerous threat at colleges across our state. Right now, at this moment, a family like yours could be facing the nightmare of a hospitalized child, a closed fraternity chapter, and a university administration more concerned with damage control than with your student’s wellbeing.

We see it from our offices in Houston, serving families throughout Texas. We are currently leading one of the most serious hazing cases in the country—representing Leonel Bermudez in his $10 million lawsuit against the University of Houston and the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity’s Beta Nu chapter. His story is not an anomaly; it is a pattern that repeats across Texas campuses, from College Station to Austin, Waco to Dallas. If your child has been injured, humiliated, or endangered during fraternity, sorority, Corps, athletic, or spirit group activities, you are not powerless. This comprehensive guide explains what Texas families need to know about hazing, the law, and how to hold powerful institutions accountable.

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

Hazing is no longer just about paddle beatings in smoky basements—though those still occur. Modern hazing has evolved into a sophisticated system of psychological control, digital surveillance, and institutionalized abuse that often flies under university radars until tragedy strikes.

For Millsap families, understanding these evolving tactics is critical. Your child might not come home with visible bruises, but they could be suffering from sleep deprivation, psychological trauma, or internal injuries from forced physical exertion. Hazing today manifests in several overlapping categories:

Alcohol and Substance Hazing: This remains the most common and deadly form. It includes forced consumption during “Big/Little” nights, lineup drinking games, “Bible study” trivia where wrong answers mean shots, and coerced ingestion of drugs or unknown substances. The Pi Kappa Phi case at UH involved forced consumption of milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting, followed immediately by punitive sprints—a dangerous combination that can cause choking, aspiration, and severe gastrointestinal distress.

Physical and Endurance Hazing: Beyond traditional paddling, this now includes extreme calisthenics disguised as “workouts.” At UH, Leonel Bermudez was forced through 100+ push-ups and 500 squats in a single session, leading to rhabdomyolysis—a severe muscle breakdown that flooded his system with toxins and caused acute kidney failure. Other tactics include cold-weather exposure in minimal clothing, sleep deprivation spanning days, food and water restriction, and dangerous “trust fall” exercises.

Psychological and Humiliation Hazing: This targets mental health through systematic degradation. Tactics include forced wearing of humiliating items (like the “pledge fanny pack” containing condoms and sex toys at UH), public shaming sessions, social isolation from non-members, and coerced deception of parents and university officials. Digital extensions include mandatory social media posts, group chat intimidation, and location-sharing requirements that create 24/7 surveillance.

Sexualized and Coercive Hazing: Particularly prevalent in cases involving athletic teams and some fraternities, this includes forced nudity, simulated sexual acts, and sexually degrading positions. The psychological trauma from these acts can be profound and lasting.

What Millsap parents must understand is that these activities are not “optional” in any meaningful sense. When a student faces social exclusion, expulsion from the group, or retaliation for refusal, their “consent” is legally meaningless under Texas law. The power imbalance between pledges and active members, coupled with the intense desire for belonging, creates coercive environments that courts recognize as inherently non-consensual.

Texas Hazing Law: Criminal Penalties, Civil Liability, and Your Rights

Texas has some of the nation’s most clearly defined anti-hazing statutes, yet enforcement varies widely between campuses and counties. Understanding this legal landscape is essential for Millsap families considering their options.

Texas Education Code Chapter 37: The Foundation

Under Texas law, hazing is defined as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act directed against a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or membership that endangers mental or physical health or safety. Key provisions that protect families include:

• §37.151: Broad definition covering on-campus and off-campus activities, physical and mental harm, and reckless (not just intentional) conduct.
• §37.152: Criminal penalties ranging from Class B misdemeanors (up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine) to state jail felonies when serious bodily injury or death occurs.
• §37.155: Explicit statement that victim consent is not a defense—a critical provision that defeats the common argument “they wanted to do it.”
• §37.153: Organizational liability allowing prosecution of fraternities, sororities, and clubs themselves, not just individual members.
• §37.154: Immunity for good-faith reporting, encouraging bystanders to call for help without fear of minor-in-possession or other charges.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Two Paths to Accountability

When hazing occurs, families often face two parallel legal tracks:

Criminal Prosecution: Brought by the state (county or district attorney) against individual perpetrators. In Parker County and surrounding jurisdictions, this might involve the District Attorney’s office pursuing hazing, assault, furnishing alcohol to minors, or even manslaughter charges in fatal cases. While criminal convictions can provide some satisfaction, they do not compensate families for medical bills, lost education, or ongoing trauma.

Civil Litigation: Brought by victims and families to recover damages and force institutional change. This is where our firm focuses—holding every responsible party accountable, from the individual who poured the drink to the national fraternity that ignored prior warnings to the university that failed to protect its students. Civil cases can proceed even without criminal charges and often uncover systemic failures that criminal cases miss.

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

Beyond Texas law, federal statutes create additional obligations and potential claims:

• Title IX: When hazing involves sexual harassment, assault, or gender-based discrimination, universities have specific investigative and response duties. Failure to meet these obligations can create independent liability.
• Clery Act: Requires universities to report certain crimes, maintain public crime logs, and issue timely warnings. Hazing incidents involving assault, alcohol poisoning, or other reportable crimes trigger these obligations.
• Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): This new federal law requires colleges receiving federal aid to publicly report hazing incidents and strengthen prevention programs by 2026. It represents growing national recognition that transparency is essential to combating hazing culture.

The Flagship Case: Leonel Bermudez vs. University of Houston & Pi Kappa Phi (Beta Nu)

Right now, in Harris County, we are leading litigation that exemplifies everything Millsap families need to understand about modern hazing, institutional failure, and the fight for accountability. The case of Leonel Bermudez—detailed in Click2Houston, ABC13, and Hoodline coverage—shows how hazing operates in 2025 and why experienced legal representation matters.

The Hazing Timeline and Brutal Reality

Leonel Bermudez accepted a bid from Pi Kappa Phi’s Beta Nu chapter at UH in September 2025. What followed was not brotherhood but systematized abuse:

• The “Pledge Fanny Pack” Rule: Required 24/7 carrying of a pack containing condoms, a sex toy, nicotine devices, and other humiliating items. Non-compliance meant punishment or expulsion.
• Forced Labor and Control: Mandatory dress codes, hours-long “study” blocks, weekly interrogations, and overnight chauffeuring of active members.
• Physical Torture: Sprints, bear crawls, wheelbarrow races, “save-your-brother” drills, lying in vomit-soaked grass, and cold-weather exposure in underwear.
• Waterboarding Simulation: Being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding” with threats of actual waterboarding.
• Forced Consumption Rituals: Made to consume excessive milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting, then immediate punitive sprints.
• The November 3 Workout: Forced through 100+ push-ups and 500 squats while reciting creed under expulsion threats. This extreme exertion triggered the medical crisis.
• Parallel Brutality: Another pledge was hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth for over an hour while members prepared for a meeting.

Medical Catastrophe and Ongoing Harm

After the November 3 workout, Bermudez’s body began to fail. He developed rhabdomyolysis—severe skeletal muscle breakdown—and acute kidney failure. He passed brown urine, couldn’t 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. This wasn’t “boys being boys”—it was medical torture with lifelong consequences.

The Defendant Universe: Who We’re Holding Accountable

Our lawsuit names every responsible entity, showing Millsap families how comprehensive hazing litigation works:

• University of Houston and the UH System Board of Regents
• Pi Kappa Phi National Headquarters
• The Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu Housing Corporation (EIN 462267515, Frisco, TX 75035-6629)
• 13 Individual Fraternity Leaders/Members including the chapter president, pledgemaster, sorority relations chair, risk manager, and others

Institutional Response: Too Little, Too Late

The institutional reaction followed a familiar pattern: act only when publicly exposed. On November 6, 2025, Pi Kappa Phi HQ suspended the chapter after receiving hazing reports. On November 14, chapter members voted to surrender their charter. UH called the conduct “deeply disturbing” and promised disciplinary measures and cooperation with law enforcement. But where was this intervention during the months of abuse? Where were the university’s monitoring systems? These are the questions civil litigation forces institutions to answer.

Where Millsap Families Send Their Kids: Texas Campuses and Their Greek Ecosystems

Millsap students in Parker County attend universities across Texas, from nearby Weatherford College to major state institutions hours away. Understanding the Greek ecosystem at these schools is essential for recognizing risks and knowing where to look when things go wrong.

Local and Regional Campuses for Parker County Students

While many Millsap students commute to nearby schools, Greek life exists even at smaller institutions:

• Weatherford College (Weatherford, Parker County): While primarily a commuter community college, student organizations exist that could develop problematic dynamics.
• Tarleton State University (Stephenville, Erath County): Approximately 60 miles from Millsap, with active Greek life including IFC fraternities and Panhellenic sororities.
• Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, Tarrant County): 40 miles from Millsap, with robust Greek systems and historical hazing incidents.

Major State Universities Attended by Millsap Students

Parker County families commonly send students to Texas’s flagship institutions, each with distinct Greek cultures and hazing histories:

University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

• Distance from Millsap: ~200 miles, common destination for high-achieving Texas students
• Greek Transparency Leader: UT maintains a public Hazing Violations page listing sanctioned organizations—a resource families should check
• Recent Sanctions Include: Pi Kappa Alpha (2023) for forced milk consumption and strenuous calisthenics; Texas Wranglers for alcohol-related hazing
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon Incident (2024): Australian exchange student allegedly assaulted at party, suffering dislocated leg, broken ligaments, fractured tibia, and broken nose

Texas A&M University (College Station)

• Corps of Cadets Culture: Unique military-style environment with documented hazing issues
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chemical Burns Case (2021): Pledges allegedly covered in industrial-strength cleaner, raw eggs, and spit causing severe burns requiring skin grafts
• Corps “Roasted Pig” Lawsuit (2023): Cadet alleged being bound between beds in degrading position with apple in mouth
• Greek Life Density: Over 60 fraternities and sororities with varying oversight levels

Baylor University (Waco)

• Religious Context: Baptist affiliation creates unique dynamics around accountability
• Baseball Hazing Suspension (2020): 14 players suspended following hazing investigation
• Greek-Atheltic Overlap: Significant social connections between fraternities and athletic teams

Southern Methodist University (Dallas)

• Private University Dynamics: Different transparency requirements than public institutions
• Kappa Alpha Order Suspension (2017): Chapter suspended for paddling, forced drinking, sleep deprivation
• Affluent Campus Culture: Particular social pressures around status and belonging

The Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine: How We Map Responsibility Before You Call

When a Millsap family contacts us about hazing, we don’t start from zero. We maintain what we call our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine—a comprehensive database of Greek organizations, their legal structures, insurance carriers, and prior incidents. This investigative head start is why families choose us when facing universities and national fraternities with unlimited legal budgets.

Public Records Directory: The Organizations Behind the Letters

Most families see only the Greek letters. We see the corporate structure. For Millsap families with students at Texas universities, here are examples of the entities we track:

Pi Kappa Phi Entities in Texas:

• Pi Kappa Phi National Headquarters: (Non-Texas based but sued in Texas courts)
• Beta Nu Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Housing Corporation Inc: EIN 462267515, 10601 Big Horn Trl, Frisco, TX 75035-6629
• Pi Kappa Phi Delta Omega Chapter Building Corporation: EIN 371768785, 4102 Eastshore St, Missouri City, TX 77459-1820

Other Texas Greek Entities (IRS B83 Registered Examples):

• Kappa Sigma – Mu Camma Chapter Inc: EIN 133048786, 3007 Earl Rudder Fwy S, College Station, TX 77845-6681
• Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Inc (Theta Delta): EIN 475370943, 5019 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77204-7005
• Sigma Chi Fraternity Epsilon Xi Chapter: EIN 746084905, 4300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204-3067
• Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation Inc: EIN 741380362, PO Box 470061, Fort Worth, TX 76147-0061
• Beta Upsilon Chi: EIN 742911848, 12650 N Beach St Ste 114 PMB 305, Fort Worth, TX 76244-4245

DFW Metro Greek Organizations (Cause IQ Data):
The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro, Parker County’s primary metropolitan connection, contains approximately 510 Greek-related organizations including:

• Beta Upsilon Chi Fraternity: Fort Worth, TX
• Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation: Fort Worth, TX
• Delta Delta Delta Educational Fund of SMU: Dallas, TX
• Kappa Delta Sorority – Gamma Beta Chapter: Denton, TX (Texas Woman’s University)

Why This Corporate Mapping Matters

When we take a hazing case, we immediately identify:

1. Insurance Coverage: Which policies might respond (chapter, national, university, homeowners)
2. Legal Entities: Proper defendants for service of process
3. Prior Incidents: Patterns at same chapter or within national organization
4. Asset Tracing: Where settlement funds might originate

This is not academic—it’s practical lawyering. In the Bermudez case, naming the Beta Nu Housing Corporation (EIN 462267515) created additional insurance coverage and asset targets beyond the individual members. For Millsap families, this means we approach your case with pre-existing intelligence about the organizations involved.

National Patterns, Texas Realities: Why Fraternity Histories Matter

The Pi Kappa Phi chapter at UH didn’t invent its abusive practices in a vacuum. National fraternities develop cultural scripts that chapters across the country follow. Understanding these national patterns helps prove foreseeability—that the national organization knew or should have known these dangers existed.

Pi Kappa Phi’s National History

• Andrew Coffey (Florida State University, 2017): Pledge died from acute alcohol poisoning during “Big Brother Night” with forced drinking
• Criminal Prosecutions: Multiple members pleaded guilty to misdemeanor hazing
• Pattern: “Big/Little” events with excessive alcohol are a known, recurring danger

Other High-Risk Nationals with Texas Chapters

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ):

• Traumatic Brain Injury Case (University of Alabama, 2023): Pledge allegedly suffered TBI during hazing ritual
• Texas A&M Chemical Burns (2021): $1 million lawsuit over cleaner-induced burns
• UT Austin Assault (2024): Australian student lawsuit alleging severe injuries
• Texas Presence: Chapters at UT Austin, Texas A&M, SMU, TCU, Texas Tech

Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ / Pike):

• Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, 2021): $10 million settlement after fatal alcohol hazing
• David Bogenberger (Northern Illinois, 2012): $14 million settlement for alcohol poisoning death
• UH Chapter Suspension (2016): Pledge suffered lacerated spleen during hazing
• Texas Presence: Chapters at UT Austin, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, UH, Baylor

Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ):

• Max Gruver (LSU, 2017): $6.1 million verdict after “Bible study” drinking game death
• Result: Louisiana’s “Max Gruver Act” felony hazing statute
• Texas Presence: Chapters at UT Austin, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Baylor

These national patterns matter because they show courts that when a Texas chapter repeats these scripts, the national organization had notice of the dangers. It defeats the defense of “rogue chapter” and supports claims for punitive damages.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Strategy, and Damages for Millsap Families

When hazing occurs, evidence disappears within hours—deleted group chats, destroyed paddles, coached witnesses. Our immediate response protocol preserves what matters most.

The Evidence Preservation Imperative

Digital Evidence (Most Critical):

• Group Chats: GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage, Discord, fraternity-specific apps
• Social Media: Instagram Stories, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook posts and messages
• Recovery Methods: Even deleted messages can often be recovered through digital forensics
• Our Video Guide: We created a specific resource on using your phone to document evidence because this step is so crucial

Physical and Medical Evidence:

• Injury Documentation: Photos from multiple angles with scale references
• Medical Records: ER reports, hospitalizations, specialist consultations
• Physical Items: Clothing with stains, paddles or props, receipts for forced purchases

Institutional Records (Obtained via Discovery):

• University Files: Prior conduct violations, internal investigations, Clery reports
• National Fraternity Records: Risk management files, prior incident reports, insurance policies
• Text Messages/Emails: Communications between members, officers, advisors

The Damages Framework: What Families Can Recover

Hazing causes multi-layered harm, and Texas law recognizes comprehensive damages:

Economic Damages (Quantifiable Losses):

• Medical Expenses: Past and future, including ER, hospitalization, surgery, therapy, medications
• Lost Educational Opportunity: Tuition for missed semesters, lost scholarships, delayed graduation
• Diminished Earning Capacity: For permanent injuries affecting career trajectory

Non-Economic Damages (Subjective but Real Harm):

• Physical Pain and Suffering: From injuries and recovery
• Emotional Distress: PTSD, depression, anxiety, humiliation—often requiring psychological treatment
• Loss of Enjoyment: Inability to participate in college life, sports, social activities

Wrongful Death Damages (When Tragedy Strikes):

• Funeral and Burial Costs
• Loss of Companionship and Support
• Parental and Sibling Grief

Punitive Damages (When Conduct is Egregious):

• Available when defendants show gross negligence or intentional misconduct
• Designed to punish and deter future hazing
• In the Foltz case, the chapter president was personally ordered to pay $6.5 million

The Strategic Advantage: Why Our Background Matters

Millsap families face institutions with deep pockets and experienced defense firms. Our unique composition levels this playing field:

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

• Value and undervalue claims
• Use Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) to minimize injuries
• Deploy delay tactics to pressure families
• Argue coverage exclusions for “intentional acts”
  This insider perspective is invaluable when negotiating settlements or preparing for trial.

Ralph Manginello’s Complex Institutional Experience:

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

Spanish-Language Services:
Mr. Peña speaks fluent Spanish, ensuring Hispanic families in Parker County and across Texas receive clear communication and cultural understanding.

Practical Guide for Millsap Parents and Students

Immediate Action Steps (First 48 Hours)

If Your Child is in Immediate Danger:

1. Call 911 for medical emergencies
2. Then call us: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
3. Preserve life first, evidence second

Evidence Preservation Protocol:

1. DO NOT DELETE ANYTHING: Group chats, texts, social media, emails
2. Screenshot Everything: Messages, photos, social media posts before they disappear
3. Photograph Injuries: Multiple angles, with ruler for scale, over several days to show progression
4. Write Detailed Notes: Who, what, when, where—while memory is fresh
5. Secure Physical Evidence: Clothing, objects used in hazing, receipts

What NOT to Do:

• Don’t confront the fraternity/sorority (they’ll lawyer up and destroy evidence)
• Don’t sign anything from the university or insurance company
• Don’t post details on public social media
• Don’t let your child “just go to one more meeting”
• Don’t wait “to see how the university handles it”

Recognizing Hazing: Warning Signs for Parents

Physical Indicators:

• Unexplained bruises, burns, or injuries
• Extreme fatigue or sleep deprivation
• Sudden weight changes
• Signs of alcohol or drug use (especially if uncharacteristic)

Behavioral Changes:

• Increased secrecy about group activities
• Withdrawal from family or non-group friends
• Personality shifts: anxiety, depression, irritability
• Constant phone checking for group chat messages
• Defensiveness when asked about the organization

Academic Red Flags:

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

Student Rights and Exit Strategies

If You’re Being Hazed:

• You have the right to leave at any time, regardless of what you’ve been told
• Texas law protects reporters: Good-faith reporting provides immunity
• Medical amnesty exists: Calling 911 for alcohol emergencies typically avoids minor-in-possession charges
• You are not alone: Contact us confidentially at 1-888-ATTY-911

Safe Exit Protocol:

1. Tell someone outside the group (parent, RA, trusted friend)
2. Send written resignation to chapter president (email/text for record)
3. Avoid “exit meetings” where pressure or retaliation might occur
4. Document any harassment or threats
5. Contact Dean of Students office about safety concerns

Critical Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Hazing Case

Through years of representing hazing victims, we’ve identified common errors that compromise cases:

Mistake #1: Deleting Evidence to “Protect” Your Child

• Reality: Looks like obstruction of justice; makes case nearly impossible
• Solution: Preserve everything immediately, even embarrassing content

Mistake #2: Confronting the Fraternity Directly

• Reality: Triggers evidence destruction and witness coaching
• Solution: Document quietly, then let us handle communications

Mistake #3: Signing University “Resolution” Forms

• Reality: Often includes liability waivers and inadequate settlements
• Solution: Nothing gets signed without attorney review

Mistake #4: Posting on Social Media

• Reality: Defense attorneys screenshot everything; inconsistencies hurt credibility
• Solution: Keep discussions private until case resolves

Mistake #5: Waiting for University Investigation

• Reality: Evidence disappears, witnesses graduate, statutes of limitations run
• Solution: Parallel track—preserve evidence while university investigates

Mistake #6: Talking to Insurance Adjusters

• Reality: Recorded statements are used against you; early settlements are lowball
• Solution: “My attorney will contact you”

We detail these common pitfalls in our video on client mistakes that can ruin your injury case.

Frequently Asked Questions for Millsap Families

Q: Can we sue a public university like UT Austin or Texas A&M?
A: Yes, but sovereign immunity creates complexities. Public universities have some protections, but exceptions exist for gross negligence, Title IX violations, and when suing employees in personal capacity. Each case requires specific analysis—call us at 1-888-ATTY-911 for case evaluation.

Q: What if the hazing happened off-campus?
A: Location doesn’t eliminate liability. Universities and nationals can still be liable based on sponsorship, control, and foreseeability. The Pi Delta Psi case (fatal retreat in Pennsylvania) established that off-campus hazing still creates organizational liability.

Q: How long do we have to file a lawsuit?
A: Generally 2 years from injury or death in Texas, but exceptions exist. The discovery rule may extend this if harm wasn’t immediately known, and fraudulent concealment by defendants can toll the statute. Don’t gamble on timelines—consult us immediately about statutes of limitations.

Q: Will our case be confidential?
A: Most hazing cases settle confidentially before trial. We prioritize family privacy while pursuing accountability. Settlement terms can include confidentiality provisions, though we balance this against public safety concerns.

Q: What does it cost to hire your firm?
A: We work on contingency—no fee unless we recover compensation. We advance case costs and only get paid from settlement or verdict proceeds. Watch our explanation of how contingency fees work.

Q: Our child “agreed” to the activities. Do we still have a case?
A: Yes. Texas Education Code §37.155 explicitly states consent is not a defense to hazing. Courts recognize that power imbalance and peer pressure negate true consent.

Why Millsap Families Choose Attorney911 for Hazing Cases

When your family faces the trauma of hazing, you need more than a general personal injury lawyer. You need attorneys who understand how universities and national fraternities operate, how they defend cases, and how to overcome their institutional advantages.

Our Texas Hazing Litigation Advantage

We’re Currently in the Fight: While other firms theorize about hazing cases, we’re actively litigating the Bermudez $10 million lawsuit against UH and Pi Kappa Phi. We know the current defense tactics because we’re facing them right now.

Data-Driven Investigation: Our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine—tracking 1,423 Greek organizations across 25 metros—means we start your case with pre-existing knowledge of the organizations involved. We don’t need months to understand corporate structures; we’ve already mapped them.

Insider Insurance Knowledge: Mr. Peña’s defense background means we know the playbook fraternity and university insurers use. We anticipate their moves and counter them strategically.

Complex Institutional Experience: From BP Texas City to national fraternities, we’ve faced billion-dollar defendants and their high-priced defense teams. We’re not intimidated by institutional power.

Full-Spectrum Capability: With 25+ years of practice, federal court admission, HCCLA criminal defense credentials, and multi-million dollar wrongful death experience, we bring comprehensive skills to every hazing case.

Spanish-Language Services: Mr. Peña provides fluent Spanish consultation for Hispanic families throughout Parker County and Texas.

Our Commitment to Millsap Families

We serve families across Texas from our Houston, Austin, and Beaumont offices. For Millsap residents in Parker County, we understand the particular dynamics of Texas university culture and the concerns of families sending students to campuses across our state.

We’ve recovered millions for injured clients and families who have lost loved ones. We approach each hazing case with:

• Immediate responsiveness (that’s why we’re the Legal Emergency Lawyers™)
• Compassion for what your family is enduring
• Rigorous investigation and evidence preservation
• Strategic planning for maximum accountability
• Commitment to preventing future harm

Take the First Step Toward Accountability

If your child has been hazed at a Texas university—whether here in Parker County or anywhere in our state—you don’t have to navigate this alone. The institutions involved have lawyers; you should too.

Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation:

• Call: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
• Direct: (713) 528-9070
• 24/7 Availability: We understand hazing crises don’t keep business hours
• Spanish Services: Lupe Peña at lupe@atty911.com
• Website: https://attorney911.com

During your consultation, we’ll:

1. Listen to your story without judgment
2. Review any evidence you’ve preserved
3. Explain your legal options clearly
4. Discuss realistic timelines and expectations
5. Answer questions about costs (contingency fee—no recovery, no fee)
6. Help you decide on next steps

Don’t let evidence disappear. Don’t let institutions control the narrative. Don’t face powerful organizations alone.

Call Attorney911 today: 1-888-ATTY-911. Let us help you hold the right people accountable and prevent this from happening to another family.

Legal Disclaimer: This article provides general information about Texas hazing law and is not legal advice. Reading this does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case depends on specific facts and circumstances. For advice about your particular situation, consult with a qualified Texas attorney. The outcome of any case depends on many factors, and we cannot guarantee specific results. We are licensed to practice in Texas and may associate with local counsel in other jurisdictions as needed.