The Complete Guide to Hazing Incidents, Laws & Fraternity History for Sinton Families: Your Rights and Legal Path Forward

1. Hook + Overview: A Texas Parent’s Worst Nightmare Hits Home

A student from Sinton, eager to belong at their chosen Texas university, attends what’s billed as a “pledge bonding night” at an off-campus fraternity house. The evening starts with camaraderie but quickly descends into coercion—forced excessive drinking, humiliating tasks, and physical endurance tests framed as “tradition.” Hours later, that student lies in a hospital bed diagnosed with acute kidney failure, their body broken by rhabdomyolysis from extreme overexertion. Their parents, back home in San Patricio County, receive the call every family dreads.

This isn’t a hypothetical scenario. It’s the reality that unfolded for Leonel Bermudez at the University of Houston’s Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter in late 2025—a case our firm, Attorney911, is actively litigating right now. For families in Sinton, Odem, Taft, and across San Patricio County, this case hits especially close to home. Our children attend Texas universities where Greek life and campus organizations promise belonging but sometimes deliver danger.

This comprehensive guide is written specifically for parents and families in Sinton, Texas—for those whose children attend Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi just down Highway 181, the University of Houston-Victoria within driving distance, or any of Texas’s major universities where Sinton graduates pursue their education. We’ll explain what modern hazing really looks like, how Texas law protects your child, what we’ve learned from national tragedies, and what’s happening at Texas campuses right now.

If you’re reading this because you suspect your child is being hazed or has already been injured, know this: you are not alone, and Texas law provides pathways to accountability. We help families navigate this complex legal terrain every day.

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

2. Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like

2.1 The Modern Definition: Beyond “Boys Will Be Boys”

Hazing in 2025 is not the harmless prank of movie clichés. Under Texas law—which governs cases involving Sinton students at Texas universities—hazing means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers physical or mental health for purposes of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in an organization. The critical element for Sinton families to understand: “I agreed to it” does not make it legal when there’s peer pressure, power imbalance, and fear of exclusion.

2.2 The Five Categories of Modern Hazing

Alcohol and Substance Hazing
This remains the deadliest form. At Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, University of Houston-Victoria, and major campuses across Texas, forced drinking takes many forms: “Big/Little” nights where pledges are given handles of liquor, “lineup” drinking games, trivia where wrong answers mean shots, and coercion to consume unknown substances. The Leonel Bermudez case at UH involved forced consumption of milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting, followed by immediate sprints—a classic alcohol/substance hazing pattern that caused life-threatening medical consequences.

Physical Hazing
This includes paddling, beatings, “smokings” (extreme calisthenics), sleep deprivation, food/water restriction, and exposure to extreme conditions. In November 2025, another pledge in the UH Pi Kappa Phi case was allegedly hog-tied facedown on a table with an object in his mouth for over an hour. Physical hazing often causes rhabdomyolysis—severe muscle breakdown that leads to kidney failure, exactly what hospitalized Leonel Bermudez.

Sexualized and Humiliating Hazing
Forced nudity, simulated sexual acts, “roasted pig” positions, degrading costumes, and acts with racial or sexist overtones. The “pledge fanny pack” in the UH case contained condoms, sex toys, and humiliating items that pledges had to carry 24/7.

Psychological Hazing
Verbal abuse, threats, isolation, manipulation, forced confessions, and public shaming. This creates the mental environment that makes physical hazing possible.

Digital/Online Hazing
The newest frontier: group chat dares, social media humiliation, forced TikTok challenges, location tracking demands, and pressure to share compromising content. For Sinton students attending universities away from home, this 24/7 digital control can be particularly isolating.

2.3 Where Hazing Happens: Beyond Fraternity Houses

Sinton families should know hazing occurs in:
• Fraternities and sororities (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, multicultural)
• Corps of Cadets and ROTC programs
• Athletic teams (including at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and other regional schools)
• Spirit squads and tradition organizations
• Marching bands and performance groups
• Some academic and service organizations

The common thread across all these groups: social status, tradition, and secrecy keep dangerous practices alive even when everyone “knows” hazing is illegal.

3. Law & Liability Framework: Texas Protections for Sinton Families

3.1 Texas Hazing Law: Education Code Chapter 37

For families in Sinton and across San Patricio County, Texas law provides specific protections. Hazing is broadly defined as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act directed against a student for initiation or affiliation purposes that endangers physical or mental health. Key points for Sinton parents:

• Location doesn’t matter—on-campus or off-campus events are covered
• Mental or physical harm both qualify
• “Reckless” is enough—they don’t need to intend harm, just disregard the risk
• Consent is NOT a defense—even if your child “agreed,” it’s still hazing

Criminal penalties escalate:
• Class B misdemeanor for basic hazing (up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine)
• Class A misdemeanor if hazing causes injury requiring medical treatment
• State jail felony if hazing causes serious bodily injury or death

Texas also criminalizes failing to report hazing and retaliating against reporters.

3.2 Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Understanding Both Paths

Criminal Cases
Brought by the state (prosecutor). Aim: punishment. These can include hazing charges plus assault, furnishing alcohol to minors, or even manslaughter in fatal cases. For Sinton families, local police (Sinton PD, San Patricio County Sheriff) or campus police may have jurisdiction depending where the hazing occurred.

Civil Cases
Brought by victims or families. Aim: compensation and accountability. These focus on negligence, wrongful death, negligent supervision, premises liability, and emotional distress. Both can proceed simultaneously, and a criminal conviction is NOT required to pursue civil justice.

3.3 Federal Overlay: Additional Protections

Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024)
Requires colleges receiving federal aid to report hazing incidents more transparently, strengthen prevention, and maintain public hazing data (phased in by 2026).

Title IX & Clery Act
When hazing involves sexual harassment or assault, Title IX obligations trigger. Clery requires reporting certain crimes—hazing often overlaps with assaults or alcohol crimes.

3.4 Who Can Be Liable: The Complete Picture

Sinton families pursuing justice may have claims against:
• Individual students who planned, supplied alcohol, carried out acts, or helped cover up
• Local chapter/organization as a legal entity
• National fraternity/sorority headquarters that set policies, receive dues, and supervise chapters
• University or governing board under negligence or civil rights theories
• Third parties like landlords, bar owners, or security companies

Every case is fact-specific, but experienced hazing attorneys know how to identify all potentially liable parties.

4. National Hazing Case Patterns: Lessons for Texas Families

4.1 Alcohol Poisoning Death Pattern

Timothy Piazza – Penn State, Beta Theta Pi (2017)
Bid-acceptance event with forced drinking, severe falls captured on chapter cameras, delayed medical help. Result: Dozens of criminal charges, civil litigation, Pennsylvania’s Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law.

Andrew Coffey – Florida State, Pi Kappa Phi (2017)
“Big/Little” event, pledge given handle of liquor, alcohol poisoning death. Result: Criminal charges, FSU temporarily suspended all Greek life.

Max Gruver – LSU, Phi Delta Theta (2017)
“Bible study” drinking game, forced consumption when answering incorrectly, death. Result: Louisiana’s Max Gruver Act making hazing a felony.

Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha (2021)
Forced to drink nearly entire bottle of whiskey, alcohol poisoning death. Result: Multiple convictions, $10 million settlement ($7M from national Pi Kappa Alpha, ~$3M from BGSU).

4.2 Physical & Ritualized Hazing Pattern

Chun “Michael” Deng – Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi (2013)
Blindfolded “glass ceiling” ritual at retreat, fatal head injuries, delayed help. Result: Members convicted, national fraternity convicted of aggravated assault and involuntary manslaughter, banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years.

4.3 Athletic Program Hazing

Northwestern University Football (2023–2025)
Former players alleged sexualized, racist hazing within football program. Result: Multiple lawsuits, head coach fired and settled wrongful-termination suit confidentially.

4.4 What These Cases Mean for Sinton Families

These national cases establish patterns that Sinton families can rely on in Texas courts: forced drinking, humiliation, violence, delayed medical care, and cover-ups. They show that reforms and multi-million-dollar settlements often follow only after tragedy and litigation. Your family facing hazing at a Texas university is not alone—you’re operating in a legal landscape shaped by these hard-won lessons.

5. Texas Universities: Where Sinton Students Face Risk

5.1 Understanding Sinton’s University Connections

Families in Sinton, Odem, Taft, Mathis, and across San Patricio County typically send students to:
• Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (40-minute drive via Highway 181)
• University of Houston-Victoria (90-minute drive)
• Texas A&M University-Kingsville (60-minute drive)
• Del Mar College (Corpus Christi, 40-minute drive)
• Major statewide hubs like UT Austin, Texas A&M College Station, University of Houston (3-4 hour drives)

Each campus has its own Greek life ecosystem and hazing history. For Sinton families, understanding these specific environments is crucial.

5.2 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi: Local Campus Awareness

Campus & Culture Snapshot
As the nearest four-year university to Sinton, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi serves many San Patricio County families. With growing Greek life and student organizations, the campus mirrors national hazing risks.

Greek Life Presence
Fraternities and sororities operate both on campus and in nearby Corpus Christi locations. The distance from Sinton can make parental monitoring challenging.

Hazing Policy & Reporting
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi prohibits hazing under University Rules and follows Texas A&M System policies. Reporting channels include the Dean of Students and campus police.

What Sinton Families Should Know
• Hazing incidents here would involve Corpus Christi police and potentially San Patricio County authorities if students return home injured
• University disciplinary processes may seem distant to Sinton families
• Evidence preservation is critical given the commute distance

5.3 University of Houston-Victoria: Regional Campus Considerations

Campus & Culture
Serving the Crossroads region, UHV has Greek organizations and student groups. While smaller than main campuses, hazing risks exist in all group environments.

Proximity to Sinton
The 90-minute drive means Sinton students may live on campus or in Victoria, increasing parental concern about supervision.

Legal Jurisdiction
Hazing cases here would involve Victoria County courts and police, but Sinton families can engage Texas-based counsel like Attorney911 regardless of location.

5.4 Major Texas Universities: Where Many Sinton Students Attend

University of Houston (UH)
Active Case Example: Leonel Bermudez v. UH & Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu
Our firm’s current case illustrates exactly what Sinton families might face:

• Hazing Methods: “Pledge fanny pack” humiliation, forced dress codes, overnight driving duties, physical abuse including sprints, bear crawls, wheelbarrow races, cold-weather exposure, lying in vomit-soaked grass, being sprayed in face with hose “similar to waterboarding,” forced consumption of milk/hot dogs/peppercorns until vomiting, 100+ push-ups/500 squats under expulsion threats
• Medical Consequences: Rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney failure, brown urine, 4-day hospitalization, critically high creatine kinase levels, ongoing kidney damage risk
• Defendants: UH, UH System Board of Regents, Pi Kappa Phi national HQ, Beta Nu housing corporation, 13 individual fraternity leaders
• Institutional Response: Chapter suspended Nov 6, 2025; charter surrendered Nov 14, 2025; UH called conduct “deeply disturbing”

Texas A&M University
Corps of Cadets Lawsuit (2023): Cadet alleged degrading hazing including simulated sexual acts and being bound between beds in “roasted pig” pose with apple in mouth; sought over $1 million.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chemical Burns Case (2021): Pledges allegedly covered in industrial-strength cleaner, raw eggs, spit causing severe chemical burns requiring skin graft surgeries; sued for $1 million.

University of Texas at Austin
Public Hazing Violations Page: UT maintains unprecedented transparency with public listings of violations:

• Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members directed to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics; chapter probation
• Multiple organizations sanctioned for forced workouts, alcohol hazing, punishment-based practices

Southern Methodist University (SMU)
Kappa Alpha Order Incident (2017): New members reportedly paddled, forced to drink, deprived of sleep; chapter suspended until approximately 2021.

Baylor University
Baseball Hazing (2020): 14 players suspended following hazing investigation; staggered suspensions.

5.5 How Hazing Cases Proceed for Sinton Families

Jurisdiction Matters
• Local campuses (A&M-Corpus Christi, UHV): Involve local county courts and police
• Distant campuses (UT Austin, Texas A&M College Station): Cases may be filed where injury occurred or where defendants are located
• Multiple venues possible: Federal court, state court, university disciplinary proceedings

Practical Considerations for Sinton Families
• Distance complicates evidence collection and meeting attendance
• Local legal counsel with statewide reach is essential
• Coordination between multiple jurisdictions may be necessary

6. Fraternities & Sororities: National Histories Meet Texas Campuses

6.1 Why National Histories Matter for Sinton Cases

When a Texas chapter repeats hazing methods that caused deaths elsewhere, that shows foreseeability—the national organization knew or should have known this could happen. This strengthens negligence claims and can support punitive damages.

6.2 Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine: Our Data Advantage

At Attorney911, we maintain what we call our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine—a comprehensive database tracking Greek organizations across Texas. For Sinton families, this means we don’t start investigations from scratch. We already know the organizational landscape.

Texas Public Records Directory: Organizations Serving Sinton Families

Based on IRS B83 filings, Cause IQ metro data, and university records, here are examples of Greek organizations with Texas presence that may connect to Sinton students:

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi & Coastal Bend Area:
• Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Inc – Iota Phi Chapter (EIN 831418972) – 218 University Center, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 – IRS B83 filing
• Kappa Sigma Fraternity – Rho-Psi Colony – Corpus Christi, TX – TAMU-CC colony/chapter (Cause IQ Corpus Christi Metro listing)
• Phi Kappa Phi – TAMU Corpus Christi Chapter – Corpus Christi, TX – Honor society at TAMU-CC (Cause IQ listing)

University of Houston System:
• Sigma Chi Fraternity Epsilon Xi Chapter (EIN 746084905) – 4300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204 – IRS B83 filing
• Texas District of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity – Houston, TX – Alumni/house corporation (Cause IQ Houston Metro listing)
• Beta Nu Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Housing Corporation Inc (EIN 462267515) – 10601 Big Horn Trl, Frisco, TX 75035 – IRS B83 filing

Statewide Texas Organizations:
• Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation Inc (EIN 741380362) – PO Box 470061, Fort Worth, TX 76147 – IRS B83 filing
• Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (multiple EINs) – Campuses statewide including Texas A&M University (EIN 900293166) – 114 Henderson Hall 4233 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843

Metro Coverage Relevant to Sinton Families:
• Corpus Christi Metro: 21 total Greek organizations (18 named in our database)
• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro: 188 total organizations
• College Station-Bryan Metro: 42 total organizations
• Statewide Texas: 1,423 Greek organizations across 25 metros

6.3 National Patterns at Texas Campuses

Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ)
• National History: Stone Foltz death (BGSU), David Bogenberger death (NIU), multi-million-dollar settlements
• Texas Presence: Chapters at UT Austin, Texas A&M, other campuses
• Pattern: “Big/Little” alcohol hazing, forced consumption rituals

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ)
• National History: Multiple hazing deaths nationwide, traumatic brain injury case (University of Alabama), chemical burns case (Texas A&M)
• Texas Presence: Chapters at UT Austin (lawsuit filed 2024), Texas A&M (chemical burns case)
• Pattern: Physical abuse, chemical hazing, extreme workouts

Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ)
• National History: Andrew Coffey death (FSU)
• Texas Presence: University of Houston Beta Nu chapter (our Leonel Bermudez case), other Texas campuses
• Pattern: Physical endurance hazing, forced consumption, degradation rituals

Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ)
• National History: Max Gruver death (LSU)
• Texas Presence: Multiple Texas campuses
• Pattern: Drinking games, alcohol coercion

6.4 Legal Strategy Implications

These national histories help us prove:
• Foreseeability: The national organization knew these methods were dangerous
• Pattern & Practice: This wasn’t an isolated “rogue chapter”
• Inadequate Supervision: Nationals failed to enforce their own policies
• Punitive Damages Basis: Reckless disregard for known dangers

For Sinton families, this means stronger settlement leverage and potentially larger recoveries.

7. Building a Case: Evidence, Damages & Strategy for Sinton Families

7.1 Evidence That Wins Cases

Digital Communications (MOST CRITICAL)
• GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage, Discord messages
• Instagram DMs, Snapchat, TikTok content
• Fraternity-specific apps and communication platforms
• Geo-location data and digital footprints

Photos & Videos
• Content filmed during hazing events
• Security camera footage from houses/venues
• Injury documentation over time

Medical Documentation
• ER records, hospitalization reports
• Lab results (creatine kinase levels for rhabdomyolysis, blood alcohol content)
• Psychological evaluations (PTSD, depression, anxiety diagnoses)
• Future care needs assessments

Organizational Records
• Pledge manuals, initiation scripts
• National policies and training materials
• Prior incident reports and disciplinary records
• Insurance policies and coverage documents

Witness Testimony
• Other pledges and members
• Roommates, friends, bystanders
• Former members who quit
• Medical providers and first responders

7.2 Damages: What Sinton Families Can Recover

Economic Damages (Quantifiable)
• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost earnings and diminished earning capacity
• Educational costs (withdrawn semesters, transferred schools)
• Therapy and rehabilitation costs

Non-Economic Damages
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional distress, trauma, humiliation
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Damage to reputation and relationships

Wrongful Death Damages (When Applicable)
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of financial support
• Loss of companionship, love, and guidance
• Parents’ and siblings’ emotional suffering

Punitive Damages
• When defendants’ conduct is especially reckless or malicious
• To punish and deter future hazing
• Available under Texas law in appropriate cases

7.3 The Attorney911 Advantage for Sinton Families

Insurance Insider Knowledge
Our attorney Mr. Lupe Peña spent years as an insurance defense attorney at a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurance companies:
• Value and undervalue hazing claims
• Use delay tactics to pressure families
• Fight coverage under exclusions
• This insider knowledge is invaluable for Sinton families facing well-funded opponents.

Complex Litigation Experience
Attorney Ralph Manginello’s experience includes BP Texas City explosion litigation—taking on billion-dollar defendants. We’re not intimidated by national fraternities or universities with unlimited legal budgets.

Multi-Million Dollar Results
We’ve recovered millions for clients in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. We work with economists, life care planners, and medical experts to build cases that force accountability.

Spanish Language Services
Mr. Peña speaks fluent Spanish—critical for serving San Patricio County’s Hispanic community.

8. Practical Guides & FAQs for Sinton Families

8.1 For Sinton Parents: Warning Signs & Action Steps

Warning Signs Your Child May Be Hazed:
• Unexplained injuries, bruises, or burns
• Extreme fatigue or sleep deprivation
• Sudden personality changes (anxiety, depression, withdrawal)
• Secretive behavior about organization activities
• Constant phone use for group chat monitoring
• Financial requests without clear explanation
• Grades dropping suddenly
• Defensiveness when asked about the group

How to Talk to Your Child:
• Ask open questions: “How are things with your organization?”
• Listen without judgment initially
• Emphasize safety over status
• Assure them you’ll support them no matter what

If Your Child Is Injured:

Get immediate medical attention
Document everything (photos, notes, evidence)
Contact Attorney911: 1-888-ATTY-911
Do NOT confront the organization directly
Preserve digital evidence before deletion

8.2 For Students: Recognizing & Responding to Hazing

Is This Hazing? Ask Yourself:
• Would I do this if I had a real choice (no social consequences)?
• Is this dangerous, degrading, or illegal?
• Are older members making new members do things they don’t do themselves?
• Am I being told to keep secrets or lie?

How to Exit Safely:
• Tell someone outside the group first (parent, RA, friend)
• Send written resignation to chapter leadership
• Do NOT attend “one last meeting” where pressure might occur
• Report retaliation immediately to campus authorities

Good-Faith Reporting Protections:
Texas law and most university policies protect those who report hazing or call for medical help in good faith, even if they were involved.

8.3 Critical Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Case

1. Letting Evidence Be Destroyed
What seems like “cleaning up” can be obstruction of justice. Preserve everything immediately.

2. Confronting the Organization Directly
This triggers their defense preparation, evidence destruction, and witness coaching.

3. Signing University “Resolution” Forms
Universities may pressure quick settlements that waive your rights. Never sign without legal review.

4. Posting on Social Media
Defense attorneys monitor everything. Inconsistencies hurt credibility.

5. Waiting Too Long
Evidence disappears, witnesses graduate, memories fade, statutes of limitations run.

6. Talking to Insurance Adjusters
Recorded statements are used against you. Early settlements are lowball offers.

8.4 FAQ for Sinton Families

“Can we sue a university for hazing in Texas?”
Yes, under specific circumstances. Public universities have some sovereign immunity, but exceptions exist for gross negligence and Title IX violations. Private universities have fewer protections. Every case requires specific analysis—call us at 1-888-ATTY-911 to discuss your situation.

“Is hazing a felony in Texas?”
It can be. Basic hazing is a misdemeanor, but hazing causing serious bodily injury or death is a state jail felony. Individual officers can also face charges for failing to report.

“What if my child ‘agreed’ to the initiation?”
Texas Education Code § 37.155 explicitly states consent is NOT a defense to hazing. Courts recognize that “consent” under peer pressure isn’t truly voluntary.

“How long do we have to file a lawsuit?”
Generally 2 years from injury or death in Texas, but the discovery rule may extend this if harm wasn’t immediately known. Time is critical—call us immediately.

“What if the hazing happened off-campus?”
Location doesn’t eliminate liability. Universities and nationals can still be liable based on sponsorship, control, and knowledge.

“Will this be confidential?”
Most cases settle confidentially before trial. We prioritize your family’s privacy while pursuing accountability.

9. About Attorney911: Why Sinton Families Choose Us

9.1 The Attorney911 Difference

When your Sinton family faces a hazing case, you need more than a general personal injury lawyer. You need attorneys who understand how powerful institutions fight back—and how to win anyway.

Proven Case in Point: Leonel Bermudez v. UH & Pi Kappa Phi
Right now, we’re actively litigating one of Texas’s most serious hazing cases. We filed this $10 million lawsuit exposing:
• Extreme physical abuse leading to rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure
• Humiliating “pledge fanny pack” requirements
• Systematic hazing at multiple Houston locations
• Institutional failures by UH and Pi Kappa Phi national

This isn’t theoretical knowledge—it’s active, current litigation experience that directly benefits our Sinton clients.

Why Our Texas Focus Matters for Sinton Families
We’re not a national firm dabbling in hazing cases. We’re Texas attorneys who:
• Know Texas courts, judges, and procedures
• Understand Texas-specific laws and defenses
• Have relationships with Texas experts and investigators
• Can navigate both local campuses (like A&M-Corpus Christi) and major universities

Comprehensive Investigative Resources
Our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine gives us unmatched organizational knowledge. Before we even begin your case, we likely already have data on the organizations involved.

9.2 Call to Action: Your Next Step as a Sinton Family

If hazing has impacted your family—whether your child attends Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, University of Houston-Victoria, or any Texas campus—we want to help.

Contact Attorney911 for a Confidential, No-Obligation Consultation:
• We’ll listen to your story without judgment
• Review any evidence you have
• Explain your legal options clearly
• Discuss realistic expectations and timelines
• Answer questions about costs (contingency fee—we don’t get paid unless we win)
• No pressure to hire us immediately

Contact Information for Sinton Families:
• Call: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
• Direct: (713) 528-9070
• Cell: (713) 443-4781
• Website: https://attorney911.com
• Email: ralph@atty911.com
• Spanish Services: Hablamos Español – Contact Lupe Peña at lupe@atty911.com

What Makes Our Approach Different:

Immediate Response: We’re Legal Emergency Lawyers™—we act fast when evidence is disappearing
Deep Investigation: We uncover what organizations try to hide
Texas-Specific Knowledge: We know this state’s laws and courts
Compassionate Advocacy: We understand this is about more than money—it’s about accountability and preventing future harm

Whether you’re in Sinton, Odem, Taft, Mathis, or anywhere in San Patricio County, if hazing has touched your family, you don’t have to face this alone. The organizations involved have experienced lawyers and deep pockets. You deserve the same level of representation.

Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911. Let’s discuss how we can help your family find answers, secure accountability, and prevent this from happening to another student.

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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