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Comprehensive Guide to Hazing in Texas: Legal Rights, Case Histories, and Recovery for Town of Sunnyvale Families

If This Just Happened: Immediate Help for Hazing Emergencies

• If your child is in danger RIGHT NOW:

  • Call 911 for medical emergencies.
  • Then call Attorney911: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911). We provide immediate help—that’s why we’re the Legal Emergency Lawyers™.

• In the First 48 Hours:

  • Get medical attention immediately, even if 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 organization.
    • Sign anything from the university or an insurance company.
    • Post details on public social media.
    • Let your child delete messages or “clean up” evidence.

• Contact an experienced hazing attorney within 24–48 hours. Evidence disappears fast. We can help preserve it and protect your child’s rights. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for an immediate, confidential consultation.

1. Hook & Overview: A Guide for Town of Sunnyvale Families

Imagine this scene, unfolding at a university just hours from Town of Sunnyvale. It’s a “Big/Little” reveal night at an off-campus fraternity house. A young pledge, excited to finally belong, is handed a handle of liquor by an older member. He’s told finishing it is the final test of commitment. Surrounded by cheering brothers, he drinks until he collapses. The room falls silent. No one calls 911 immediately, paralyzed by fear of “getting the chapter shut down.” Hours later, he’s in the ICU with alcohol poisoning, facing potential lifelong kidney damage. His parents in Town of Sunnyvale get the call every family dreads.

This is not a dramatization. It is the reality of modern hazing, and it is happening right now at Texas universities. In fact, our firm is currently leading one of the most serious hazing lawsuits in the country, right here in Texas.

We represent Leonel Bermudez in his $10 million lawsuit against the University of Houston, the Pi Kappa Phi national fraternity, and 13 individual members of its Beta Nu chapter. As reported by Click2Houston and ABC13, Bermudez was subjected to months of abuse in Fall 2025. This included being forced to carry a humiliating “pledge fanny pack,” endure hours of extreme calisthenics at Yellowstone Boulevard Park, and—in a tactic described as similar to waterboarding—being sprayed in the face with a hose. The physical hazing culminated in a November 3 workout where he was forced to do over 100 push-ups and 500 squats under threat of expulsion. He developed rhabdomyolysis (severe muscle breakdown) and acute kidney failure, passing brown urine and requiring a four-day hospitalization. The chapter was suspended and, on November 14, 2025, its members voted to surrender their charter.

This case is not an isolated event. It is proof of a systemic problem. If you are a parent in Town of Sunnyvale, your child at a Texas university could be at risk. This comprehensive guide is written for you. We will explain what hazing really looks like in 2025, the Texas laws designed to protect your child, the national patterns of abuse connected to organizations on our campuses, and the practical, legal steps your family can take towards accountability, recovery, and preventing this from happening to another family.

2. Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like

Hazing is no longer just about paddling or “harmless” pranks. It is a sophisticated, often digitally-coordinated pattern of coercion, humiliation, and abuse designed to assert power and create loyalty through trauma. For Town of Sunnyvale families, understanding its modern forms is the first step toward recognizing danger.

A Modern Definition: Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act—on or off campus—directed against a student for the purpose of joining, maintaining membership in, or gaining status within a group, that endangers the student’s physical or mental health or safety. Crucially, under Texas law, a victim’s “consent” is not a defense.

The Four Main Categories of Modern Hazing:

1. Alcohol and Substance Hazing: The most common and deadliest form.

   • Forced consumption during “lineups,” “Big/Little” nights, or drinking games like “Bible study.”
   • Coerced use of drugs or unknown substances.
   • Town of Sunnyvale Connection: The alcohol used often comes from older members or “house funds,” creating criminal liability for furnishing alcohol to minors far from home.

2. Physical and “Ritualized” Hazing: Designed to test endurance through pain.

   • Extreme, punitive calisthenics (“smokings”) leading to injuries like rhabdomyolysis (as in the UH Pi Kappa Phi case).
   • Paddling, beatings, or forced exposure to extreme elements.
   • Sleep and food deprivation over multiple days.
   • Dangerous rituals like blindfolded tackles or “glass ceiling” tests.

3. Psychological, Sexualized, and Humiliating Hazing: Aimed at breaking down individual identity.

   • Verbal abuse, threats, and isolation.
   • Forced nudity or simulated sexual acts.
   • Public shaming, demeaning costumes, or assignments.
   • Acts with racist, sexist, or homophobic overtones.

4. Digital Hazing: The 2025 frontier, enabling 24/7 control.

   • Mandatory, monitored group chats (GroupMe, WhatsApp) with instant response demands.
   • Social media humiliation through forced posts or “challenges.”
   • Location tracking via apps like Find My Friends.
   • Coercion to create or share compromising images.

Where It Happens: While fraternities and sororities are often the focus, hazing pervades many groups:

• Fraternities & Sororities (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, Multicultural councils).
• Athletic Teams (from football to cheerleading).
• Corps of Cadets and ROTC units.
• Spirit and Tradition Organizations (like Texas Cowboys or A&M’s Ross Volunteers).
• Marching Bands and Performance Groups.
• Academic and Cultural Clubs.

The common thread is a toxic combination of tradition, secrecy, and power imbalance that convinces young people that enduring abuse is the price of belonging.

3. Law & Liability Framework: Texas and Federal Laws

Town of Sunnyvale families have powerful legal tools. Texas has specific statutes, and federal law adds crucial layers of obligation for universities.

Texas Education Code – Chapter 37, Subchapter F (The Texas Hazing Law):

• Definition (§37.151): Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the physical or mental health of a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or membership.
• Criminal Penalties (§37.152):
  • Class B Misdemeanor: Basic hazing (up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine).
  • Class A Misdemeanor: Hazing that causes injury requiring medical treatment.
  • State Jail Felony: Hazing that causes serious bodily injury or death.
  • It is also a crime to fail to report hazing or to retaliate against someone who reports.
• Organizational Liability (§37.153): The fraternity, sorority, or club itself can be prosecuted and fined up to $10,000 if it authorized the hazing or if an officer knew and failed to report it.
• Consent is NOT a Defense (§37.155): This is critical. Even if your child “agreed,” the law recognizes they were under duress.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Two Paths to Accountability

• Criminal Case: Brought by the State (DA). Aim is punishment (jail, fines, probation). Charges can include hazing, assault, furnishing alcohol to minors, or manslaughter.
• Civil Case: Brought by the victim/family. Aim is compensation for damages and institutional accountability. This is where our firm specializes. A criminal conviction is not required to file a civil suit.

Federal Law Overlay:

• The 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, the university has specific investigation and response duties.
• Clery Act: Requires reporting of certain campus crimes, which can include hazing-related assaults.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Civil Hazing Lawsuit?
A thorough investigation targets every responsible entity, which often includes:

1. Individual Perpetrators: Members who planned, executed, or covered up the hazing.
2. The Local Chapter: As a legal entity, for fostering a culture of abuse.
3. The National Headquarters: For negligent supervision, failure to enforce policies, and ignoring known patterns of abuse across chapters.
4. The University: For deliberate indifference to a known, substantial risk to students. Public universities (like UH, Texas A&M, UT) have some immunity hurdles, but exceptions exist.
5. Third Parties: Property owners, landlords of off-campus houses, or alcohol providers.

4. National Hazing Case Patterns: The Scripts That Keep Repeating

The tragedy at UH is part of a national pattern. These cases are not random; they follow predictable scripts. Understanding them shows why organizations are often deemed “on notice.”

The Alcohol Poisoning Script:

• Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi, 2017): Died from traumatic brain injury after a bid-acceptance drinking gauntlet. Brothers delayed calling 911. Result: Dozens of criminal charges, sweeping civil litigation, and Pennsylvania’ “Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law.”
• Stone Foltz (Bowling Green, Pi Kappa Alpha, 2021): Died after being forced to drink a bottle of liquor. The family reached a $10 million settlement ($7M from nationals, ~$3M from the university).
• Max Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta, 2017): Died during a “Bible study” drinking game. Louisiana passed the felony Max Gruver Act.

The Physical Ritual Script:

• Chun “Michael” Deng (Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi, 2013): Died from brain injury during a blindfolded “glass ceiling” ritual at a retreat. The national fraternity was criminally convicted and banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years.

The Athletic and Institutional Script:

• Northwestern University Football (2023-2025): Widespread allegations of sexualized and racist hazing led to head coach termination, multiple lawsuits, and confidential settlements, proving hazing extends far beyond Greek life.

What This Means for Town of Sunnyvale Families: These national precedents create a powerful legal concept: foreseeability. When a fraternity at UT or a Corps unit at A&M uses the same dangerous “tradition” that killed a student at another school, the national organization and the university cannot claim they were blindsided. This pattern evidence is the backbone of a strong civil case.

5. Texas Focus: Universities Relevant to Town of Sunnyvale Families

Town of Sunnyvale is part of the dynamic Dallas County region, with students attending universities across the state. The following campuses are where Town of Sunnyvale families most commonly send their children and where we have deep investigative insight.

5.1 Southern Methodist University (SMU) & The Dallas-Fort Worth Metro

SMU, in the heart of the DFW metro, is a prime destination for Town of Sunnyvale students seeking a private university experience with strong Greek life.

• Culture & Context: SMU has a prominent Greek system. Its campus culture and the broader DFW Greek ecosystem are documented in our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine, which tracks 510 Greek-related organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro.
• Example Organization: The Beta Upsilon Chi Christian fraternity is listed in both IRS records (EIN 74-2911848, Fort Worth) and Cause IQ metro data, showing how national brands are embedded in the local landscape.
• Documented Incident: In 2017, SMU’s Kappa Alpha Order chapter was suspended for hazing that reportedly included paddling and forced drinking.
• Legal Pathway: A hazing case at SMU, a private university, would involve Dallas police and Dallas County courts. Discoverable evidence would include SMU’s internal conduct records and communications with national headquarters.

5.2 University of Texas at Austin (UT)

As Texas’s flagship university, UT Austin draws students from Town of Sunnyvale and across the state. It also maintains one of the most transparent hazing databases in the country.

• Public Hazing Log: UT publishes a searchable list of hazing violations. For example, in 2023, the Pi Kappa Alpha chapter was sanctioned for forcing new members to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics.
• Greek Ecosystem: Our data shows 154 Greek organizations in the Austin-Round Rock metro. Entities like the “Sigma Alpha Epsilon – Texas Rho Corp.” (Austin) are part of the documented landscape.
• Recent Litigation: In January 2024, a lawsuit was filed against the Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter at UT by an exchange student alleging a brutal assault, demonstrating ongoing risk.
• For Town of Sunnyvale Families: Evidence from UT’s public log can be used to show a chapter’s prior knowable misconduct, strengthening a negligence claim.

5.3 Texas A&M University

Texas A&M’s unique traditions, including its Corps of Cadets, present specific hazing risks that resonate with families across Texas.

• Corps of Cadets Hazing: In a 2023 lawsuit, a cadet alleged degrading hazing including being bound in a “roasted pig” position. The university stated it handled the matter internally.
• Fraternity Incidents: In 2021, Sigma Alpha Epsilon at A&M faced a lawsuit after pledges allegedly suffered severe chemical burns from being doused with industrial cleaner.
• Local Entities: The College Station-Bryan metro has 42 Greek organizations. IRS records show entities like the “Kappa Sigma – Mu Camma Chapter Inc.” (EIN 13-3048786, College Station).
• Action for Parents: Hazing in the Corps or a fraternity at A&M requires immediate evidence preservation, as culture pressures towards silence are intense.

5.4 University of Houston (UH) – The Flagship Case

The ongoing case of Leonel Bermudez v. UH & Pi Kappa Phi is a stark, current example of the catastrophic failure that can occur.

• The Case in Detail: As lead counsel, we allege systematic abuse of Bermudez throughout Fall 2025 by the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter. Hazing occurred at the chapter house, a residence on Culmore Drive, and Yellowstone Boulevard Park. Beyond the physical torture, the “pledge fanny pack” rule was designed for psychological degradation.
• Institutional Response: Pi Kappa Phi nationals suspended the chapter on November 6, 2025, after receiving reports. On November 14, members voted to surrender their charter. UH called the conduct “deeply disturbing.”
• The Defendant Universe: Our lawsuit names 17 defendants: UH, the UH System Board of Regents, Pi Kappa Phi nationals, the Beta Nu housing corporation, and 13 individual fraternity leaders (president, pledgemaster, etc.). This comprehensive approach is necessary to secure full accountability and access all available insurance.
• Why This Matters to You: This case proves severe hazing is not a historical problem—it is happening now. It shows the level of investigative depth and legal aggression required to take on a major university and a national fraternity.

5.5 Baylor University

Baylor’s campus culture and history with institutional accountability issues create a specific context for hazing cases.

• Documented Incidents: In 2020, Baylor’s baseball team suspended 14 players following a hazing investigation.
• Waco Metro Greek Life: Our data identifies 27 Greek organizations in the Waco metro, including entities like the “Texas Rho Chapter of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity” (EIN 74-1942292, Waco).
• Legal Consideration: Baylor’s status as a private, religious institution affects its legal strategies and transparency. Experienced counsel is critical to navigate this.

6. Public Records Directory: Fraternities, Sororities & Greek Entities Serving Texas Families

If you are a parent in Town of Sunnyvale, you deserve to know who really stands behind the Greek organizations connected to your child. These are not just social clubs; they are legal entities with tax IDs, insurance policies, and deep-pocketed national organizations. Our firm maintains a Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine built from public IRS data, university records, and commercial directories to investigate these networks. Below is a sample of the thousands of entities we track.

This is a public records directory, illustrating the complex organizational landscape behind Greek life in Texas. Being listed is not an accusation of wrongdoing.

Sample Entities in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro (510+ Total Organizations):

• Beta Upsilon Chi Fraternity, Fort Worth, TX 76244 (Cause IQ Metro Listing).
• Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation Inc., EIN 74-1380362, Fort Worth, TX 76147 (IRS B83 Filing).
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, EIN 52-1278573, Dallas, TX 75241 (IRS B83 Filing).

Sample Entities in Other Key Texas Metros:

• Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, EIN 74-6064445, Nederland, TX 77627 (IRS B83 Filing). This entity is connected to the national Pi Kappa Alpha brand, which has been involved in multiple fatal hazing cases.
• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, EIN 36-4091267, Waco, TX 76710 (IRS B83 Filing). This brand appears in multiple metro databases, showing its statewide presence.
• Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, EIN 90-0293166, College Station, TX 77843 (IRS B83 Filing). This shows even academic honor societies are registered entities.

Cross-Validated Brands (Appearing in Both IRS and Metro Data):
Brands like Sigma Gamma Rho, Kappa Alpha Psi, and Pi Kappa Alpha appear across multiple data sets. This overlap proves we can track specific national organizations through their various Texas chapters, alumni associations, and house corporations without guessing.

Why This Directory Matters to Your Case:
When hazing occurs, the immediate chapter is just the first layer. Liability and insurance coverage often extend to the housing corporation, the alumni advisory board, and the national headquarters. Our pre-built intelligence means we don’t start from zero. We already know the names, EINs, and likely insurance carriers of the organizations that may bear responsibility for your child’s injuries.

7. Building a Case: Evidence, Damages, and Legal Strategy

Winning a hazing case requires converting trauma into a legally persuasive narrative of negligence and liability. This is where experience matters most.

Critical Evidence We Pursue:

1. Digital Communications: GroupMe, WhatsApp, and text threads showing planning, boasting, or cover-ups. We use digital forensics to recover deleted messages. Watch our video on using your phone to document evidence.
2. Internal Organization Records: Pledge manuals, “tradition” documents, meeting minutes, and correspondence between local and national officers.
3. University Files: Prior conduct reports on the same group, Clery Act reports, and internal emails showing what administrators knew.
4. Medical & Psychological Records: Documenting the full extent of physical injury (e.g., rhabdomyolysis lab reports) and psychological harm (PTSD, depression diagnoses).
5. Witness Testimony: Other pledges, former members, roommates, and neighbors.

Categories of Recoverable Damages:

• Economic Damages: All medical bills (emergency, hospital, therapy), future medical care, lost wages, and loss of future earning capacity.
• Non-Economic Damages: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, humiliation, and loss of enjoyment of life.
• Wrongful Death Damages: If the unthinkable happens, families can recover funeral costs, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship.
• Punitive Damages: In cases of gross negligence or intentional conduct, courts may award damages to punish the defendants and deter future behavior.

Overcoming Common Defense Tactics:
We anticipate and dismantle the standard defenses:

• “The Victim Consented”: Texas law (§37.155) nullifies this. We demonstrate the coercive power imbalance.
• “It Was a Rogue Chapter”: We subpoena national records to show prior, similar incidents proving foreseeable risk.
• “It Happened Off-Campus”: Liability is based on duty and control, not just geography. Nationals and universities that sponsor organizations retain responsibility.
• “Our Insurance Doesn’t Cover This”: With Mr. Lupe Peña’s background as a former insurance defense attorney, we know how to navigate coverage exclusions and fight for our clients. Learn about his unique insurance insight on his profile: https://attorney911.com/attorneys/lupe-pena/.

8. Practical Guides & FAQs for Town of Sunnyvale Families

For Parents: A Step-by-Step Action Plan

1. Recognize the Signs: Unexplained injuries, severe fatigue, personality changes, secretive phone use, sudden academic decline, and fear of talking about the group.
2. Prioritize Safety & Health: Get medical attention immediately. Health comes first.
3. Preserve Evidence: Help your child screenshot all relevant group chats and photos. Do not let them delete anything.
4. Document Everything: Write a dated timeline of events with names.
5. Consult a Lawyer BEFORE Reporting: Once you report to the university, the organization will circle the wagons. An attorney can guide you on how to report while protecting your rights. Avoid critical mistakes—watch our video on client mistakes that can ruin your case.
6. Understand the University’s Role: The school’s primary interest is often limiting institutional liability. Have an advocate in your corner.

For Students: Your Rights and Safety

• You Have the Right to be Safe. No tradition is worth your life or health.
• “Consent” is Not a Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card for your abusers.
• If You Are in Danger, Call 911. Texas has good-faith reporter protections.
• You Can Leave. Send a clear, written resignation. You do not owe them an in-person meeting.
• Preserve Evidence: Take screenshots. Save everything. Tell a trusted adult.

Critical Mistakes That Can Destroy a Case

• Deleting evidence (messages, photos).
• Confronting the organization directly, giving them a head start to destroy evidence.
• Signing university settlement offers without an attorney’s review.
• Posting about the incident on social media.
• Waiting too long. Texas has a statute of limitations. Learn more in our video: Is there a statute of limitations on my case?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• “Can we sue the university?” Yes, under theories of negligent supervision or deliberate indifference, though public universities have certain immunities. Each case is unique.
• “How long do we have to file a lawsuit?” Generally, two years from the date of injury in Texas, but the clock starts ticking immediately.
• “Will this be public?” Most cases settle confidentially. We always prioritize our clients’ privacy.
• “How much does a lawyer cost?” We work on a contingency fee basis. We only get paid if we win your case. See how it works: How do contingency fees work?
• “My child is scared of retaliation.” We can help pursue protective orders and include retaliation claims in the lawsuit.

9. Why Attorney911 for Your Hazing Case

When your family in Town of Sunnyvale faces the aftermath of hazing, you need advocates who are not intimidated by powerful institutions and who understand the complex landscape of Greek life, university politics, and insurance defense tactics.

Our Proven Advantage for Hazing Litigation:

1. We Are Leading the Fight Right Now: We are actively litigating the Leonel Bermudez v. UH & Pi Kappa Phi case—a $10 million lawsuit against a major Texas university and a national fraternity. This isn’t hypothetical experience; it’s current, high-stakes practice. Read the coverage from Hoodline.
2. Insider Insurance Knowledge: Our 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 undervalue your claim. We know their playbook.
3. Experience Against Billion-Dollar Defendants: Partner Ralph Manginello was one of the few plaintiff attorneys involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation. We have the resources and tenacity to take on universities and national fraternities with the deepest pockets.
4. Data-Driven Investigation: We don’t start from scratch. We use our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine—tracking over 1,400 Greek entities—to immediately identify all potentially liable parties and their insurance networks.
5. Dual Civil & Criminal Expertise: Ralph’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) means we understand the interplay between criminal hazing charges and civil lawsuits, allowing us to effectively advise clients and witnesses.
6. A Commitment to Your Family: We are not a settlement mill. We take the time to investigate thoroughly, empathize with your trauma, and fight not just for compensation, but for accountability and change to prevent future harm.

Your Next Step: A Free, Confidential Consultation

If hazing has impacted your family in Town of Sunnyvale or anywhere in Texas, you do not have to navigate this crisis alone. The institutions involved will have teams of lawyers. You deserve experienced advocates on your side.

Contact Attorney911 today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We will listen to your story, explain your legal rights in clear terms, and outline the practical steps we can take together. There is no fee unless we win your case.

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Let us help you turn this trauma into a pursuit of justice, recovery, and lasting accountability.

Plain Text Links to Key Resources

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

• Click2Houston Investigation: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/11/21/only-on-2-lawsuit-alleges-severe-hazing-at-university-of-houstons-pi-kappa-phi-chapter-fraternity/
• ABC13 Eyewitness News Timeline: https://abc13.com/post/waterboarding-forced-eating-physical-punishment-lawsuit-alleges-abuse-faced-injured-pledge-uhs-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity/18186418/
• Hoodline Summary: https://hoodline.com/2025/11/university-of-houston-and-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity-face-10m-lawsuit-over-alleged-hazing-and-abuse/

Attorney911 Educational Videos:

• Using Your Phone to Document Evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs
• Texas Statutes of Limitations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c
• Client Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IYsoxOSxY
• How Contingency Fees Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc

Attorney911 Main Website & Profiles:

• Main Website & Contact: https://attorney911.com
• Ralph Manginello Profile: https://attorney911.com/attorneys/ralph-manginello/
• Lupe Peña Profile: https://attorney911.com/attorneys/lupe-pena/

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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