The Complete Guide to Hazing Lawsuits in Texas: A Resource for Roanoke Families

If Your Child Was Hazed at UNT, Texas A&M, or Any Texas Campus, You’re Not Alone

Picture this: A student from Roanoke, excited to start their journey at the University of North Texas or Texas Woman’s University, accepts a bid to join a fraternity or sorority. What begins as camaraderie and tradition gradually shifts. There are mandatory late-night “study sessions” that turn into grueling workouts. Group chats buzz with demands for immediate responses at all hours. “Big/Little” reveal night arrives, and the pressure to drink far beyond their limits becomes overwhelming. They wake up in a hospital bed in Denton, diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure—their urine brown, their muscles breaking down, facing potential permanent organ damage. The organization closes ranks. The university offers condolences but seems focused on controlling the narrative. The family in Roanoke feels isolated, scared, and unsure where to turn.

This is not a hypothetical. Right now, in Harris County, we are representing Leonel Bermudez in a $10 million lawsuit against the University of Houston, the Pi Kappa Phi national fraternity, its Beta Nu chapter housing corporation, and 13 individual fraternity leaders. The allegations are severe and specific: a “pledge fanny pack” filled with humiliating items, enforced dress codes, overnight driving duties, extreme physical hazing including bear crawls and wheelbarrow races, being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding,” forced consumption of milk and hot dogs until vomiting, and a November 3 workout involving 100+ push-ups and 500 squats that led directly to Bermudez’s hospitalization with acute kidney failure. The Pi Kappa Phi chapter was suspended and then voted to surrender its charter. The university called the conduct “deeply disturbing.”

If you are a parent in Roanoke, Southlake, Keller, or anywhere in Denton County, and your child has been hurt in connection with fraternity, sorority, Corps, athletic, or campus organization activities, this guide is for you. We will explain what hazing really looks like in 2025, the Texas laws that protect your child, the national patterns repeating at Texas schools, and the practical steps you can take toward accountability and healing. We serve families across Texas from our Houston, Austin, and Beaumont offices, and we understand the specific concerns facing families in the DFW metroplex. The path forward begins with knowledge.

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 immediate consultation.

Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like in Denton County and Beyond

Hazing is no longer just about paddling and silly pranks. It has evolved into a sophisticated system of coercion that leverages digital tools, psychological pressure, and off-campus secrecy. For Roanoke families, understanding these modern tactics is crucial to recognizing when your child is at risk.

A Modern Definition of Hazing

Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act—on or off campus—directed against a student for the purpose of pledging, initiation, affiliation, holding office, or maintaining membership in any organization. The act must endanger the mental or physical health or safety of the student. Crucially, under Texas law, the victim’s “consent” is not a defense. When there is a power imbalance, peer pressure, and fear of social exclusion, true voluntary consent does not exist.

The Main Categories of Hazing Today

1. Alcohol and Substance Hazing: This remains the deadliest form. It includes forced “lineup” drinking, “Big/Little” nights with handles of liquor, games like “Bible study” where wrong answers mandate drinking, and coerced consumption of unknown or dangerous substances.

2. Physical Hazing: This extends beyond paddling to include extreme, punitive calisthenics (“smokings”), sleep deprivation for days, food/water restriction, exposure to extreme elements, and dangerous “tests” like blindfolded tackles or “glass ceiling” rituals.

3. Psychological and Digital Hazing: This is where hazing has drastically changed. It involves 24/7 control via GroupMe or Discord, where pledges must respond instantly to demands. It includes public shaming on social media, forced posting of humiliating content, geolocation tracking, and psychological manipulation designed to break down a student’s sense of self.

4. Sexualized and Humiliating Hazing: This includes forced nudity, simulated sexual acts, degrading costumes or positions, and acts with racist, sexist, or homophobic overtones. These are not “jokes”; they are traumatic violations.

Where Hazing Happens

While fraternities and sororities are most associated with hazing, it pervades many groups:

• Fraternities and Sororities (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, Multicultural).
• Athletic Teams (from football and basketball to cheer and swimming).
• Corps of Cadets, ROTC, and Military-Style Groups.
• Spirit and Tradition Organizations (like Texas Cowboys or A&M’s Corps).
• Marching Bands and Performance Groups.
• Some Academic, Service, and Cultural Clubs.

The common thread is a dynamic where existing members hold power over new members, and “tradition” is used to justify abuse.

The Texas & Federal Legal Framework: What Roanoke Families Need to Know

Texas has specific laws governing hazing, and federal statutes add another layer of protection and obligation. Understanding this framework is the first step in understanding your family’s rights.

Texas Hazing Law (Education Code Chapter 37)

The Texas Education Code provides clear definitions and penalties:

• Definition: Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the physical or mental health of a student for the purpose of initiation or affiliation.
• Criminal Penalties:
  • Class B Misdemeanor: Basic hazing (up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine).
  • Class A Misdemeanor: Hazing that causes injury needing medical treatment.
  • State Jail Felony: Hazing that causes serious bodily injury or death.
• Organizational Liability: The fraternity, sorority, or club itself can be fined up to $10,000 per violation.
• Critical Protections:
  • Consent is NOT a defense (Texas Education Code § 37.155).
  • Good-Faith Reporter Immunity: Those who report hazing or call for medical help in good faith are immune from civil or criminal liability stemming from that report.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Two Paths to Accountability

• Criminal Cases: Brought by the state (e.g., Denton County District Attorney). Aim is punishment (jail, fines, probation). Charges can include hazing, furnishing alcohol to a minor, assault, or even manslaughter.
• Civil Cases: Brought by the victim or their family. Aim is compensation for damages and institutional accountability. These cases focus on negligence, wrongful death, negligent supervision, and emotional distress. A criminal conviction is not required to pursue a civil case. The two can proceed simultaneously.

Federal Law Overlay

• Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): Requires colleges receiving federal aid to publicly report hazing incidents and strengthen prevention programs (phased in by 2026).
• Title IX: If hazing involves sexual harassment or gender-based hostility, it triggers a university’s Title IX obligations for investigation and response.
• Clery Act: Requires reporting of certain campus crimes; hazing incidents often overlap with reported assaults or alcohol offenses.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Civil Hazing Lawsuit?

A thorough investigation often reveals multiple responsible parties:

1. Individual Students who planned, executed, or covered up the hazing.
2. The Local Chapter as a legal entity.
3. The National Fraternity/Sorority Headquarters that sets policies, collects dues, and supervises chapters—especially if they had prior knowledge of similar incidents.
4. The University for negligent supervision, deliberate indifference, or failing to enforce its own policies.
5. Third Parties like landlords of off-campus houses, bars that overserved alcohol, or event security companies.

National Hazing Case Patterns: The Scripts That Repeat in Texas

Major hazing deaths and injuries follow heartbreakingly similar scripts. These national cases are not just news stories; they establish legal precedents about foreseeability and negligence that directly impact cases involving Roanoke students at Texas schools.

The Alcohol Poisoning Pattern

• Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi, 2017): A bid-acceptance night with dangerous drinking games. Piazza suffered fatal falls captured on chapter security cameras. Fraternity brothers delayed calling 911 for hours. The case led to dozens of criminal charges and Pennsylvania’s Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law.
• Max Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta, 2017): A “Bible study” drinking game where wrong answers meant forced drinking. Gruver died with a 0.495% BAC. The case spurred Louisiana’s felony hazing statute, the Max Gruver Act.
• Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha, 2021): A “Big/Little” night where Foltz was forced to drink a bottle of liquor. He died from alcohol poisoning. The case resulted in a $10 million settlement ($7M from Pike national, ~$3M from BGSU) and criminal convictions.

The Physical and Ritualized Hazing Pattern

• Chun “Michael” Deng (Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi, 2013): Pledge died from traumatic brain injury after a violent, blindfolded “glass ceiling” ritual at a retreat. The national fraternity was criminally convicted of assault and manslaughter and banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years.

The Athletic Hazing Pattern

• Northwestern University Football (2023-2025): Widespread allegations of sexualized and racist hazing led to multiple lawsuits, the firing of the head coach, and confidential settlements. This proves hazing is not confined to Greek life.

What This Means for Roanoke Families: These cases show that national fraternities and universities are on notice. When a chapter at UNT or Texas A&M engages in forced drinking or violent rituals, the national organization cannot claim it was “unforeseeable.” This pattern evidence is powerful in establishing negligence and securing accountability.

Texas Universities Under the Microscope: A Guide for Roanoke Families

Roanoke is uniquely positioned in the DFW metroplex, with students attending major universities across the state. Whether your child is at the University of North Texas just minutes away, Texas A&M, UT Austin, or another campus, understanding the specific landscape is critical.

University of North Texas (UNT) & Texas Woman’s University (TWU) – The Local Campuses

For many Roanoke and Denton County families, UNT in Denton and TWU are the most accessible and likely destinations. The hazing risks here are just as real as at larger flagship schools.

Campus & Culture Snapshot: UNT is a large public university with an active Greek life community overseen by the Division of Student Affairs. TWU, while historically focused on women’s education, also has sororities and student organizations. Hazing risks exist in fraternities, sororities, athletic teams, and other clubs on both campuses.

Hazing Policy & Reporting: Both universities prohibit hazing as defined by Texas law. UNT’s Student Conduct Code explicitly bans acts that endanger physical/mental health for initiation purposes. Reporting channels include the Dean of Students Office, UNT Police Department, and online reporting forms. We advise documenting any report you make.

The Legal Landscape for Denton County Cases: If hazing occurs involving a UNT or TWU student, jurisdiction may involve the Denton Police Department, UNT Police, and the Denton County District Attorney’s Office. Civil lawsuits would typically be filed in Denton County courts. The proximity to home can be both a comfort and a challenge, as institutional pressures may feel more immediate.

What UNT/TWU Students & Parents in Roanoke Should Do:

• Document all interactions with university administrators.
• Request any prior conduct records for the involved organization through public information requests.
• Understand that while the university may investigate, its internal process is separate from your family’s pursuit of civil justice and accountability.
• Contact a lawyer familiar with Denton County courts and Texas hazing law to navigate both the university and legal systems.

Texas A&M University

Campus & Culture Snapshot: A&M’s culture is defined by deep tradition, a massive Corps of Cadets, and a prominent Greek system. This combination can sometimes foster high-risk environments under the guise of “building character” or “tradition.”

Documented Incidents & Responses:

• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Chemical Burns Case (2021): Pledges alleged they were covered in substances including industrial-strength cleaner, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin graft surgeries. The chapter was suspended, and lawsuits were filed.
• Corps of Cadets Lawsuit (2023): A cadet alleged degrading hazing including being bound in a “roasted pig” position with an apple in his mouth. The lawsuit sought over $1 million, highlighting that hazing extends beyond Greek life.

How a College Station Case Affects Roanoke Families: Many Roanoke students choose A&M. A case there may involve Brazos County courts, but evidence and witnesses can be gathered from the student’s home network in Denton County. National fraternity liability means the organization’s response is often coordinated from outside Texas, which we are experienced in handling.

University of Texas at Austin

Campus & Culture Snapshot: UT Austin has one of the most transparent hazing policies in the nation, publicly listing organizations found responsible for hazing violations on a dedicated website. This transparency is a powerful tool for families.

Public Hazing Violations Page: UT’s website shows a history of sanctions:

• Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members directed to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics. Sanction: probation and mandatory hazing prevention education.
• Various spirit groups and other fraternities have been sanctioned for forced workouts, alcohol hazing, and psychological abuse.

Why This Matters: For a Roanoke family with a student at UT, this public record can be instrumental. It demonstrates a pattern of conduct that the university and the national organization were aware of, which significantly strengthens a negligence claim.

Southern Methodist University (SMU) & Baylor University

Private University Context: As private institutions in Dallas and Waco respectively, SMU and Baylor have their own conduct processes. While they must follow Texas criminal law, their internal disciplinary transparency varies. Civil lawsuits against them face different sovereign immunity hurdles than public universities.

Notable Incidents: Both universities have faced hazing scandals in athletic programs and Greek life. The key for Roanoke families is understanding that the legal strategy must account for a private entity’s internal policies and the specific relationship between the national organization and the campus chapter.

The Organizations Behind the Letters: National Histories That Matter in Texas

When a Roanoke student is hazed at a Texas chapter of a national fraternity, that organization’s history across the country becomes directly relevant to your case. This isn’t about blaming an entire group; it’s about establishing that the dangerous behavior was foreseeable and preventable.

Why National Histories Establish Foreseeability

National fraternity and sorority headquarters maintain extensive risk management policies precisely because they know the dangers. When a local chapter repeats a dangerous “tradition” that has caused death or injury elsewhere, it demonstrates the national organization failed to adequately train, supervise, or intervene. In legal terms, this is constructive notice.

A Sampling of National Patterns

• Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike): National pattern of alcohol-related hazing deaths, including Stone Foltz at Bowling Green ($10M settlement). When similar “Big/Little” drinking events occur at Texas chapters, the national’s knowledge is established.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE): Multiple chapter suspensions and lawsuits nationwide for alcohol poisoning, physical abuse, and chemical burns (as seen at Texas A&M). Their national history shows a pattern of dangerous physical hazing.
• Phi Delta Theta: The death of Max Gruver at LSU from a forced drinking game is a landmark case in hazing litigation. Any chapter engaging in similar coercion is acting with known, deadly risks.
• Pi Kappa Phi: The death of Andrew Coffey at Florida State from alcohol poisoning during a “Big Brother” event is part of this national organization’s history, directly relevant to our ongoing lawsuit against their University of Houston chapter.

The Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine: Mapping the Network

To hold organizations fully accountable, you must identify every entity involved. We maintain a proprietary data engine built from public records to map the Greek ecosystem in Texas. For Roanoke families connected to the DFW metroplex, this includes understanding the vast network. The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area has over 510 Greek-related organizations according to Cause IQ data. These aren’t just social clubs; they are legal entities—house corporations, alumni chapters, educational foundations—that may hold insurance, assets, and liability.

Public Records Snapshot: Organizations Relevant to DFW and Roanoke Families

The following are real entities recorded in IRS and public filings that illustrate the interconnected system behind campus Greek life. This is a fraction of the data we maintain to investigate hazing cases.

• Beta Upsilon Chi Fraternity, EIN 74-2911848, 12650 N Beach St Suite 114 PMB 305, Fort Worth, TX 76244 (IRS B83 Filing & Cause IQ Metro Listing)
• Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation Inc, EIN 74-1380362, PO Box 470061, Fort Worth, TX 76147 (IRS B83 Filing)
• Kappa Delta Sorority – Gamma Beta Chapter, Denton, TX (Cause IQ Metro Listing: Chapter at Texas Woman’s University)
• Zeta Beta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc, EIN 23-7098953, PO Box 2142, Prairie View, TX 77446 (IRS B83 Filing)
• Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, EIN 26-3170920, 411 Texas St Room 219, Denton, TX 76204 (IRS B83 Filing: Texas Woman’s University Chapter)
• Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity – Mu Gamma Chapter, EIN 26-2025321, 920 W Prairie St, Denton, TX 76201 (IRS B83 Filing)
• Frisco TX Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Inc, EIN 92-0575785, 5729 Lebanon Rd Ste 144597, Frisco, TX 75034 (IRS B83 Filing)

This network matters because liability for hazing often extends beyond the undergraduate students. The house corporation that owns the property, the alumni chapter that provides funding and advice, and the national foundation that sets policy can all share responsibility. We use this data to ensure no liable entity escapes accountability.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Damages, and Strategic Investigation

Pursuing a hazing case is a complex undertaking that requires immediate, strategic action to preserve evidence and build an unassailable claim.

Critical Evidence That Wins Cases

Digital evidence is often the most compelling. We focus on:

• Group Chats: GroupMe, WhatsApp, Discord, iMessage. We recover deleted messages via digital forensics.
• Social Media: Instagram stories, Snapchat saves, TikTok videos, Facebook posts that document events, injuries, or boasting.
• Internal Documents: Pledge manuals, chapter bylaws, emails between members and nationals, risk management reports.
• University Records: Prior conduct violations for the same organization obtained via discovery or public records requests.
• Medical Records: Documenting the direct link between the hazing event and the physical/psychological injuries is paramount.

The Full Scope of Recoverable Damages

A civil lawsuit seeks to make the victim whole and hold offenders accountable. Recoverable damages include:

• Economic Damages: All medical bills (ER, hospitalization, surgery, therapy), future medical care, lost wages, and loss of future earning capacity if injuries are permanent.
• Non-Economic Damages: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, trauma, humiliation, and loss of enjoyment of life.
• Wrongful Death Damages (for families): Funeral costs, loss of financial support, and the profound loss of companionship, love, and guidance.
• Punitive Damages: In cases of particularly egregious or reckless conduct, courts may award punitive damages to punish the defendant and deter future behavior.

Navigating Insurance and Institutional Defenses

National fraternities and universities have large insurance policies and experienced defense lawyers. Their common defenses include claiming the victim “consented,” that the hazing was “rogue” action unknown to the national organization, or that insurance doesn’t cover “intentional acts.”

This is where our specific experience is crucial. Mr. Lupe Peña, our associate attorney, spent years as an insurance defense attorney at a national firm. He knows exactly how insurers value claims, fight coverage, and use delay tactics. We don’t just react to their defenses; we anticipate and dismantle them.

Practical Guides & FAQs for Roanoke Parents and Students

For Parents: Warning Signs and Action Steps

Warning Signs:

• Unexplained injuries, bruises, or burns.
• Extreme fatigue, sleep deprivation, or drastic weight changes.
• Sudden secrecy about group activities or fear of their phone.
• Personality changes: anxiety, depression, withdrawal.
• Deteriorating academic performance.

What to Do Immediately:

1. Prioritize your child’s medical and psychological safety.
2. Preserve evidence: Help them screenshot ALL group chats and social media posts. Photograph injuries. Do not let them delete anything.
3. Document: Write down everything your child tells you with dates, times, and names.
4. Consult an attorney BEFORE making formal reports or statements. We can help you navigate this to protect your child’s interests.
5. Do not confront the organization directly. This triggers evidence destruction and witness coaching.

For Students: Your Rights and Safety

• You have the right to leave any situation that feels unsafe or degrading. True brotherhood/sisterhood is not built on abuse.
• Calling 911 for a medical emergency is always the right choice. Texas law and most university policies offer amnesty for those who seek help.
• “Consent” under pressure is not real consent. The law understands the power dynamics at play.
• Preserve evidence for yourself. Take screenshots, photos, and notes. Tell a trusted person outside the group what is happening.

Critical Mistakes That Can Undermine Your Case

1. Deleting Digital Evidence: This looks like a cover-up and destroys your most powerful proof.
2. Confronting the Organization First: This gives them a head start to lawyer up, destroy evidence, and coach witnesses.
3. Signing University Waivers: Do not sign any settlement or resolution agreement from the university without an attorney’s review.
4. Posting on Social Media: Public posts can be used by defense attorneys to contradict your claims.
5. Waiting Too Long: Evidence vanishes, witnesses disappear, and statutes of limitation expire.

Short FAQ

• Can we sue a university in Texas? Yes. While public universities have some sovereign immunity, exceptions exist for gross negligence or Title IX violations. Private universities like SMU and Baylor have fewer protections. Each case is fact-specific.
• Is hazing a felony? In Texas, it is a state jail felony if it causes serious bodily injury or death.
• What if it happened off-campus? Location does not eliminate liability. Universities and nationals can still be responsible based on their supervision and knowledge.
• How long do we have to file a lawsuit? Generally, two years from the date of injury in Texas, but exceptions exist. Time is of the essence.
• Will our name be public? Most cases settle confidentially. We prioritize your family’s privacy throughout the process.

Why Attorney911 for Your Texas Hazing Case

When your family in Roanoke faces the trauma of hazing, you need advocates who understand both the profound human cost and the complex legal battlefield. The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC (Attorney911) is not a high-volume personal injury mill. We are Texas complex litigation specialists built for cases against powerful institutions.

Our Proven Advantages for Hazing Cases:

• Active, High-Stakes Litigation: We are not theorizing about hazing law; we are actively litigating one of the most serious cases in the country—the Leonel Bermudez v. University of Houston & Pi Kappa Phi lawsuit. We know the current tactics of national fraternities and university defense teams because we are in the fight right now.
• Insurance Insider Knowledge: Mr. Lupe Peña (he/him) spent years as an insurance defense attorney at a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurers undervalue claims, fight coverage, and employ delay tactics. We use their playbook against them.
• Institutional Case Experience: Managing Attorney Ralph Manginello was one of the few Texas lawyers involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation. We have faced billion-dollar defendants with unlimited legal resources. We are not intimidated by national fraternities or university regents.
• The Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine: We invest in investigative depth. Our proprietary database, built from IRS filings, university records, and public data, maps over 1,400 Greek organizations across Texas. We identify every potentially liable entity—house corporations, alumni chapters, national headquarters—from day one. Roanoke families don’t start from zero; we start with intelligence.
• Dual Civil & Criminal Capability: Mr. Manginello’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) means we understand the interplay between criminal hazing charges and civil lawsuits. We can effectively advise witnesses or former members who may have exposure, navigating the complete legal landscape.
• Compassionate, Client-Centered Advocacy: We guide families through the most difficult time of their lives with clarity, honesty, and relentless dedication. We fight for accountability to prevent future harm, not just for a settlement.

Your Next Step: A Confidential Consultation

If hazing has impacted your family in Roanoke, Keller, Southlake, or anywhere in Texas, you do not have to navigate this crisis alone. The path to accountability begins with a conversation.

Contact The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC / Attorney911 for a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation. We will listen to your story, explain your legal options in clear terms, and help you make informed decisions about protecting your child’s future and well-being.

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During your consultation, we will:

• Listen carefully and confidentially to what happened.
• Review any evidence you have already preserved.
• Explain how Texas hazing law applies to your situation.
• Discuss the realistic paths forward, including potential civil action.
• Answer all your questions about process, timing, and our contingency-fee structure (you pay no fee unless we win your case).
• Provide you with immediate steps to protect your rights.

You have the right to answers, to accountability, and to ensure no other family endures what yours has. Let us help you turn this pain into purpose.

Legal Disclaimer

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

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

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

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