Hazing Lawsuits in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide for San Antonio Families and Students

Section 1: Hook + Overview – When Tradition Becomes Trauma in Texas

It’s a Tuesday night in the fall, and your phone buzzes with a text from your son at college. “I’m fine,” the message reads. But something feels off. He hasn’t called home in weeks, and his social media shows cryptic posts about “earning your letters.” Later, you learn the truth: he’s lying on the cold ground of an off-campus backyard in College Station or Austin, muscles screaming from hundreds of forced squats, older fraternity members standing over him with a hose. He’s terrified to stop, terrified to tell anyone, and terrified of what his new “brothers” will do if he’s labeled weak. This isn’t bonding; it’s hazing, and it’s happening right now at Texas universities where San Antonio families send their children.

For parents across San Antonio, Alamo Heights, Helotes, and Leon Valley, the dream of your child’s college experience can turn into a nightmare with one initiation ritual. The culture of silence is powerful, but the law is stronger. Right now, our firm is fighting one of the most serious hazing cases in the country—the Leonel Bermudez lawsuit against the University of Houston and Pi Kappa Phi fraternity—proving that institutions can and will be held accountable.

This guide is for you, San Antonio. Whether your student attends the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), has ventured to Texas A&M in College Station, UT Austin, Baylor in Waco, or any other Texas campus, you deserve to know what modern hazing looks like, how Texas law protects your child, and what legal recourse exists when things go terribly wrong.

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, 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 team 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 help preserve it and protect your child’s rights. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for an immediate, confidential consultation.

Section 2: Hazing in 2025 – What It Really Looks Like on Texas Campuses

For families in San Antonio, the word “hazing” might conjure images of harmless pranks or outdated movie scenes. The reality on today’s Texas campuses is far more sinister, systematic, and digitally enabled. Hazing is any forced, coerced, or strongly pressured action tied to joining or maintaining status in a group that endangers physical or mental health. Crucially, a student’s “agreement” under peer pressure and power imbalance does not make it legal or safe.

The Modern Hazing Toolkit: From Physical Brutality to Digital Control

1. Alcohol and Substance Hazing: This remains the deadliest form. It’s not just “drinking at a party.” It’s forced consumption during “lineups,” “Big/Little” reveals where a pledge is given a handle of liquor, or drinking games like “Bible study” where wrong answers mandate dangerous intake. The goal is rapid, extreme intoxication leading to loss of control, alcohol poisoning, and death.

2. Physical Hazing: This extends beyond paddling to calculated physical torture disguised as “conditioning.” We see it in cases like Leonel Bermudez’s at UH: “smokings” of 100+ push-ups and 500 squats, “bear crawls” for hours, forced exposure to cold in underwear, and being sprayed with a hose “similar to waterboarding.” The result is often rhabdomyolysis—severe muscle breakdown that can cause kidney failure.

3. Sexualized and Humiliating Hazing: This includes forced nudity, simulated sexual acts (“elephant walks”), degrading costumes, and acts with racist or sexist overtones. The “pledge fanny pack” in the UH Pi Kappa Phi case—filled with condoms, sex toys, and humiliating items—is a prime example designed to shame and dehumanize.

4. Psychological Hazing: Verbal abuse, isolation from non-members, sleep deprivation through all-night “study sessions,” and threats of expulsion from the group create a climate of fear and dependency.

5. Digital/Online Hazing: This is the new frontier. San Antonio students live on their phones, and hazing has adapted. It includes 24/7 demands via GroupMe, forced participation in humiliating TikTok challenges, geo-tracking via Snapchat Maps, and threats delivered through encrypted messages. Evidence is often digital, but so are the coercion tactics.

Where Hazing Happens: It’s Not Just Fraternities

While fraternities and sororities are frequent settings, hazing pervades many groups:

• Fraternities & Sororities (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, Multicultural councils).
• Corps of Cadets / ROTC and military-style groups, especially at Texas A&M.
• Athletic Teams, from football to cheerleading.
• Spirit & Tradition Groups like the Texas Cowboys at UT.
• Marching Bands and Performing Arts Groups.
• Academic and Service Clubs.

The common thread is a hierarchy where older members exploit new members’ desire to belong, using “tradition” as a shield for abuse.

Section 3: Law & Liability Framework – Texas Law and Your Family’s Rights

When a hazing incident touches a San Antonio family, understanding the legal landscape is the first step toward accountability. Texas has specific statutes, and federal law adds another layer of protection.

Texas Hazing Law (Education Code Chapter 37): Plain-English Explanation

Texas law defines hazing broadly as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, on or off campus, directed at a student for the purpose of initiation into or affiliation with a group, that:

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

Key Provisions for San Antonio Parents:

• Criminal Penalties (Sec. 37.152): Hazing is a Class B misdemeanor. It becomes a Class A misdemeanor if it causes injury and a State Jail Felony if it causes serious bodily injury or death. Individuals can also be charged for failing to report hazing.
• 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.
• Consent is NOT a Defense (Sec. 37.155): This is critical. Even if your child “went along with it,” that is not a legal defense to hazing charges. The law recognizes the power imbalance and coercion inherent in these situations.
• Immunity for Good-Faith Reporting (Sec. 37.154): Students who report hazing in good faith are protected from civil or criminal liability. Many universities also have medical amnesty policies to encourage calling 911 without fear of underage drinking charges.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Two Paths to Accountability

Criminal Cases: Brought by the state (e.g., Bexar County DA, Harris County DA). Aim to punish with jail, fines, probation. Charges can include hazing, assault, furnishing alcohol to a minor, or manslaughter.

Civil Cases: Brought by the victim and their family. Aim to secure compensation for damages (medical bills, pain and suffering) and force institutional change. These cases are based on theories like negligence, wrongful death, and negligent supervision.

The two can proceed simultaneously. A lack of criminal charges does not prevent a civil lawsuit. Our role at Attorney911 often involves navigating both tracks, especially with attorney Ralph Manginello’s background in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA).

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

• Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): Requires colleges receiving federal aid to publicly report hazing incidents and strengthen prevention. This will bring more transparency for Texas schools.
• Title IX: When hazing involves sexual harassment or assault, it triggers a school’s Title IX obligations to investigate and provide remedies.
• Clery Act: Requires reporting of certain campus crimes. Hazing incidents that involve assault, burglary, or other Clery crimes must be disclosed in annual security reports.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Civil Hazing Lawsuit?

A thorough investigation, like the one we’re conducting in the UH Pi Kappa Phi case, identifies all potentially responsible parties:

1. Individual Perpetrators: The members who planned, carried out, or covered up the hazing.
2. The Local Chapter: As an organizational entity.
3. The National Fraternity/Sorority Headquarters: For failing to adequately supervise, train, or intervene despite known patterns. We trace these entities using public records.
4. The University: For negligent supervision, deliberate indifference to a known risk, or premises liability. We currently allege this against the University of Houston.
5. Third Parties: Property owners of off-campus houses, bars that overserved alcohol (under Texas dram shop law).

Section 4: National Hazing Case Patterns – The Script Texas Chapters Follow

The tragic cases that make national headlines are not isolated incidents; they are a playbook that repeats itself. For San Antonio families, understanding these patterns shows how foreseeable and preventable these injuries are—a key element in proving negligence.

The Alcohol Poisoning Death Pattern

• Timothy Piazza – Penn State, Beta Theta Pi (2017): A bid-acceptance night with extreme drinking led to fatal falls. Brothers delayed calling 911 for hours. The case resulted in the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law in Pennsylvania and dozens of criminal convictions.
• Max Gruver – LSU, Phi Delta Theta (2017): A “Bible study” drinking game led to a fatal BAC of 0.495%. The Max Gruver Act made hazing a felony in Louisiana.
• Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha (2021): A “Big/Little” night where the pledge was forced to drink a bottle of liquor. His family reached a $10 million settlement with the fraternity national and university.
• Andrew Coffey – Florida State, Pi Kappa Phi (2017): Died of alcohol poisoning at a “Big Brother” event. His death led to a temporary suspension of all Greek life at FSU.

The Pattern: A structured, tradition-based event + forced rapid consumption of high-proof alcohol + fear of calling for help = tragic, predictable death.

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.
• Danny Santulli – University of Missouri, Phi Gamma Delta (2021): Forced drinking led to permanent, catastrophic brain damage. His family settled with 22 defendants, highlighting the web of liability.

The Athletic Program Hazing Pattern

• Northwestern University Football (2023-2025): Widespread, sexualized hazing allegations led to multiple lawsuits, the firing of the head coach, and a confidential settlement. It proved hazing is endemic in high-revenue sports.

What This Means for San Antonio: These national cases are the precedent. They show juries and insurers the severe value of these claims and establish that national organizations and universities are on clear notice of the dangers. When a Texas chapter follows the same script, liability is clear.

Section 5: Texas University Focus – Where San Antonio Students Are at Risk

San Antonio families have deep educational connections across the state. Your child might be a Roadrunner at UTSA, an Aggie at Texas A&M, a Longhorn at UT Austin, a Bear at Baylor, or a Mustang at SMU. Each campus has its own Greek life and tradition culture—and its own hazing history. Below, we focus on the major hubs, starting with the flagship case we are litigating right now.

5.1 University of Houston (UH) – The Active Battleground

For San Antonio families, UH is a major destination, just a few hours east on I-10. It is also the site of our firm’s active, high-stakes hazing litigation.

The Leonel Bermudez / Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu Case:
In late 2025, we filed a $10 million lawsuit on behalf of UH student Leonel Bermudez against the University of Houston, the Pi Kappa Phi national fraternity, its housing corporation, and 13 individual fraternity leaders. The allegations, detailed in Click2Houston and ABC13 coverage, include:

• Humiliation: A mandatory “pledge fanny pack” with condoms, sex toys, and nicotine devices.
• Physical Torture: Sprints, bear crawls, being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding,” forced consumption of milk and hot dogs until vomiting.
• The Catastrophe: A November 3rd “workout” of 100+ push-ups and 500 squats led Bermudez to develop rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure. His urine turned brown, and he was hospitalized for four days.
• Institutional Response: Pi Kappa Phi headquarters suspended the chapter on November 6, 2025. Members voted to surrender their charter on November 14, 2025. UH called the conduct “deeply disturbing.”

Why This Matters for All Texas Families: This isn’t a historical case; it’s active litigation we are leading right now. It demonstrates the extreme physical and psychological abuse that occurs and shows our firm’s depth in taking on a major university and national fraternity.

5.2 Texas A&M University – Corps Culture and Greek Life

Many San Antonio students become Aggies, entering the unique culture of College Station, which includes a massive Greek system and the renowned Corps of Cadets.

Documented Incidents:

• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Chemical Burns Lawsuit (2021): Pledges alleged they were forced to strenuous activity and had substances including industrial-strength cleaner poured on them, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin grafts. The chapter was suspended.
• Corps of Cadets “Roasted Pig” Lawsuit (2023): A cadet alleged degrading hazing, including being bound between beds in a simulated sexual position with an apple in his mouth. The lawsuit sought over $1 million.

What San Antonio Parents Should Know: The combination of Greek life and the Corps’ intense tradition culture requires heightened vigilance. Hazing here can be physically brutal and justified as “building discipline.”

5.3 University of Texas at Austin – Transparency and Repeated Violations

UT Austin maintains one of the most transparent hazing violation logs in the state at hazing.utexas.edu. For San Antonio families, this is a valuable resource to check an organization’s history.

Documented Incidents from UT’s Log:

• Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members were directed to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics. Sanction: Probation.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Assault Lawsuit (2024): An Australian exchange student alleged an assault at the chapter house resulted in a dislocated leg, broken nose, and fractured tibia. The chapter was already on suspension for prior violations.
• Various Spirit Groups: Organizations like the Texas Cowboys have faced sanctions for forced workouts and alcohol-related hazing.

The Pattern: Despite public reporting and sanctions, violations continue. Transparency reveals the problem but doesn’t always solve it.

5.4 Baylor University & Southern Methodist University (SMU)

• Baylor: Faced a baseball hazing scandal in 2020 resulting in player suspensions. Its history with institutional failure regarding student safety (the 2016 sexual assault scandal) informs how it handles—or mishandles—hazing reports.
• SMU: A Kappa Alpha Order chapter was suspended in 2017 for paddling, forced drinking, and sleep deprivation. As a private university, SMU has less public reporting, but liability remains.

5.5 The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) – Your Local Campus

For families in San Antonio, Shavano Park, and Universal City, UTSA is the home-town campus. Greek life is active here, governed by the same Texas laws. While major public incidents may be less frequent, the national patterns and risks are identical. Hazing at UTSA would involve Bexar County courts and local law enforcement, areas where our firm has extensive experience.

How a Case Proceeds for a San Antonio Family: Jurisdiction depends on where the hazing occurred. If your UTSA student is hazed at a local off-campus house, the San Antonio Police Department and Bexar County courts may be involved. If your Texas A&M student is hazed in College Station, it would involve Brazos County authorities. Our firm navigates these geographic complexities to build the strongest case, whether in Harris, Bexar, Travis, or Brazos County.

Section 6: Fraternities & Sororities – The National Brands Behind the Local Chapters

When a San Antonio parent sees Greek letters, they should see a national brand with a liability history. Local chapters at UH, A&M, or UT are not independent clubs; they are franchises of large organizations that often know their rituals are dangerous.

The Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine: Mapping the Liability Web

Our firm maintains a proprietary data engine built from public records (IRS filings, university data, corporate records) to identify every entity behind a fraternity or sorority chapter. This is critical for uncovering insurance coverage and liable parties. For example, in Texas, there are over 125 IRS-registered Greek organizations (house corporations, alumni chapters) and 1,423 Greek-related entities tracked across 25 metros.

A Sample from Our Texas Public Records Directory (Relevant to San Antonio Families):

• Pi Kappa Phi National Fraternity: The defendant in our UH Bermudez case. Headquarters: Charlotte, NC.
• Beta Nu Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Housing Corporation Inc: EIN 462267515. Frisco, TX 75035. (IRS B83 filing).
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon – Texas Rho Corp.: Listed in Austin, TX. A house corporation for the UT chapter. (Cause IQ metro data).
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. – Sigma Gamma Chapter: EIN 392352450. Houston, TX 77254. (IRS B83 filing).
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity – San Antonio Alumni: Listed in San Antonio, TX. (Cause IQ metro data).

This directory allows us to move past the chapter nickname and find the legal entities that own property, hold insurance, and can be held accountable.

National Histories Matter: Pattern Evidence

When we sue a national fraternity, we research its history to prove it knew the risks. This “pattern evidence” is devastating in court.

• Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike): National pattern of “Big/Little” alcohol deaths (Stone Foltz at BGSU).
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE): Multiple chapters nationwide involved in deaths, traumatic brain injuries, and chemical burn cases (including at Texas A&M).
• Phi Delta Theta: National pattern includes the Max Gruver death at LSU.
• Pi Kappa Phi: National pattern includes the Andrew Coffey death at FSU.

If a national organization has a death or serious injury at one chapter, it is on legal notice that its rituals are dangerous. Failure to aggressively reform and supervise all chapters—including those in Texas—can constitute gross negligence.

Section 7: Building a Hazing Case – Evidence, Damages, and Strategy

When a family in San Antonio comes to us after a hazing incident, we immediately launch a forensic investigation. Here’s what that process entails.

Evidence Collection: The Digital Crime Scene

The evidence in a 2025 hazing case is largely digital. Preservation is the first and most critical step.

• Group Chats (GroupMe, WhatsApp, Discord): These show planning, boasting, threats, and real-time reporting of the abuse. We use digital forensics to recover deleted messages.
• Social Media (Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok): Photos and videos of the hazing, often posted as “fun,” become prime evidence. Location tags and timestamps are crucial.
• Medical Records: Documents the full extent of physical and psychological harm, from ER reports for alcohol poisoning to ongoing therapy for PTSD.
• University Records: Obtained through discovery or public records requests, these can show prior complaints against the same group that the university ignored.
• Internal Fraternity Documents: Pledge manuals, “ritual” books, and emails from national headquarters showing knowledge of dangerous traditions.

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

Recoverable Damages: What Justice Looks Like

A civil lawsuit seeks to make the victim whole and punish the wrongdoers. Recoverable damages include:

• Economic Damages: All past and future medical bills, lost wages, and loss of future earning capacity if the injury is disabling.
• Non-Economic Damages: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, humiliation, and loss of enjoyment of life.
• Wrongful Death Damages (if applicable): Funeral costs, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship for the family.
• Punitive Damages: In egregious cases, meant to punish the defendants and deter future conduct.

Cases like Stone Foltz ($10M settlement) and Max Gruver ($6.1M verdict) show the significant value juries and insurers place on these claims.

Overcoming Institutional Defenses

We anticipate and dismantle the standard defenses:

• “They Consented”: Texas law (§37.155) explicitly states consent is not a defense.
• “Rogue Chapter, National Didn’t Know”: We use pattern evidence from other chapters to prove the national should have known.
• “It Happened Off-Campus”: Universities and nationals still have a duty of care if they sponsor and recognize the organization.
• “We Have Anti-Hazing Policies”: We show the gap between paper policies and actual enforcement.

Our insider advantage is crucial. Associate attorney Mr. Lupe Peña (he/him) spent years as an insurance defense attorney for a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurers will try to deny, delay, and devalue claims. We use that knowledge to force fair resolutions.

Section 8: Practical Guides & FAQs for San Antonio Parents and Students

For Parents: Warning Signs and Action Steps

Warning Signs Your Child Is Being Hazed:

• Unexplained injuries, bruises, or burns.
• Extreme fatigue, sleep deprivation, or drastic weight change.
• Sudden secrecy about group activities (“I can’t talk about it”).
• Withdrawal from family and old friends.
• Constant, anxious phone use related to group chats.
• Personality changes: new anxiety, depression, or irritability.
• Requests for unusual amounts of money for “fines” or “supplies.”

What to Do If You Suspect Hazing:

1. Talk openly but without judgment. Say, “I’m worried about you. My only concern is your safety.”
2. If there is immediate danger, call 911.
3. Preserve evidence. Help your child screenshot messages and photograph injuries.
4. Contact an attorney BEFORE reporting to the university. We can help you navigate the process to protect your child from retaliation and ensure evidence isn’t destroyed. Call 1-888-ATTY-911.

For Students: Is This Hazing? How to Get Out Safely.

Ask Yourself:

• Would I do this if I had a real choice, without fear of being kicked out?
• Is this dangerous, degrading, or illegal?
• Am I being told to keep it a secret?
  If you answer “yes,” it’s hazing.

How to Exit Safely:

• Your safety comes first. In a medical emergency, call 911. Good-faith reporter protections exist.
• You have the legal right to quit. Send a simple text/email: “I resign my membership, effective immediately.”
• Do NOT go to a “final meeting.” That’s where pressure and threats happen.
• Tell a trusted adult (parent, RA, counselor) and document any retaliation.

Critical Mistakes That Can Ruin a Hazing Case

We detail this in our video on client mistakes. The top errors are:

1. Deleting messages or photos out of embarrassment.
2. Confronting the fraternity/sorority directly, giving them a head start to destroy evidence.
3. Signing a university “resolution” agreement without an attorney, often for a minimal sum that waives your right to sue.
4. Posting about the incident on social media, which defense attorneys will scour for inconsistencies.
5. Waiting too long. Texas generally has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury. Learn more in our statute of limitations video.

FAQ for San Antonio Families

Q: Can we sue a public university like UH or Texas A&M?
A: Yes, but there are complexities like sovereign immunity. Exceptions exist for gross negligence, Title IX violations, and when suing individual employees. Our experience in the UH lawsuit is directly applicable.

Q: How much does a hazing lawyer cost?
A: We work on a contingency fee basis: no fee unless we win. Learn how it works in our contingency fee video.

Q: Will my child’s name be public?
A: Most cases settle confidentially. We aggressively protect our clients’ privacy throughout the process.

Q: What if the hazing happened at an off-campus Airbnb?
A: Location does not absolve the university or national fraternity of liability if they sponsored the event or exercised control over the group. The Pi Delta Psi case (Baruch College retreat) proved this.

Section 9: Why Attorney911 for Your San Antonio Hazing Case

When your family faces the trauma of hazing, you need more than a lawyer; you need advocates who understand the institutions you’re up against and have a proven record of making them accountable.

We Are Texas Hazing Litigation Specialists.
Our firm is currently leading the Leonel Bermudez vs. UH & Pi Kappa Phi lawsuit—a multi-million dollar, complex case against a major university and national fraternity. This isn’t theoretical; it’s our active practice. We bring this frontline experience to every family we represent.

Our Unmatched Competitive Advantages:

1. Insurance Insider Knowledge: Mr. Lupe Peña (he/him) is a former insurance defense attorney for a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurers will fight claims. We know their playbook because we used to run it.
2. Complex Institutional Litigation Experience: Managing partner Ralph Manginello was one of the few Texas attorneys involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation. We are not intimidated by billion-dollar defendants, deep-pocketed universities, or national fraternity legal teams.
3. Data-Driven Investigation: We deploy our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine—built from thousands of public records—to identify every liable entity, from the local chapter to the national housing corporation, ensuring no responsible party escapes accountability.
4. 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 effectively advise clients when cases have both civil and criminal dimensions.
5. Spanish-Language Services: Hablamos Español. Mr. Peña provides fluent Spanish-language legal counsel, ensuring San Antonio’s Hispanic families have full access to justice.

Your Call to Action: Contact Us for a Free, Confidential Consultation

If hazing has hurt your child and your family, you are not alone. The path to accountability starts with a conversation.

We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to every family. We will:

• Listen to your story with compassion and respect.
• Review any evidence you have.
• Explain your legal rights and options under Texas law.
• Outline the potential paths forward, including litigation.
• Answer all your questions about process, timing, and cost.

You owe it to your child—and to preventing the next injury—to explore your options.

Contact The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC / Attorney911 Today:

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

We serve families across Texas from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, and we are here for you, San Antonio.

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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