🚨 Hazing Victims in Texas County, Oklahoma: Your Legal Rights & How Attorney 911 Can Help

Hazing isn’t tradition. It’s abuse. And in Texas County, Oklahoma, it’s illegal.

If you or someone you love has been the victim of hazing at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any other student organization in Texas County — whether at a local high school, college, or university — you have legal rights. You don’t have to suffer in silence. You don’t have to pay for their crimes. And you don’t have to fight them alone.

At Attorney 911, we’re currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for hazing that hospitalized a student with kidney failure from forced extreme exercise, waterboarding, and beatings. This isn’t just happening in Texas — it’s happening right here in Oklahoma. And we’re bringing that same fight to Texas County.

🔍 Is This Happening in Texas County?

You might be thinking:

“This only happens at big universities. Not here in Texas County.”

But you’d be wrong.

Hazing happens everywhere. In small towns. In rural counties. In Oklahoma. And yes — in Texas County.

Where Hazing Could Be Happening Near You:

While Texas County itself is home to Guymon Public Schools and Panhandle State University’s Guymon campus, students from Texas County often attend larger universities where Greek life and hazing culture thrive:

• Oklahoma Panhandle State University (Goodwell, OK) – Just 30 minutes from Guymon; has active Greek organizations
• Southwestern Oklahoma State University (Weatherford, OK) – 3 hours east; strong Greek life presence
• University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK) – 4.5 hours east; major Greek system
• Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK) – 4.5 hours east; major Greek system
• Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX) – 3.5 hours southwest; major Greek system

The same national fraternities and sororities that operate at these schools have chapters right here in Oklahoma — and they bring the same dangerous culture with them.

What Hazing Looks Like in Texas County:

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “girls bonding.” It’s abuse disguised as tradition. In our current case, we’ve documented:

✅ Waterboarding with garden hoses – Simulated drowning, a form of torture
✅ Forced to do 500+ squats, 100+ pushups – Until muscles break down (rhabdomyolysis)
✅ Struck with wooden paddles – Physical assault with weapons
✅ Forced to eat until vomiting – Then forced to keep running
✅ Sleep deprivation – Forced to drive members at all hours
✅ Humiliation – Carrying sexual objects, stripping in cold weather
✅ Psychological torture – Threats of expulsion, social ostracism

This isn’t hazing. This is assault. This is battery. This is illegal.

And if it’s happening at universities near Texas County, it could be happening to students from Texas County right now.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights in Texas County, Oklahoma

1. Oklahoma Has Strong Anti-Hazing Laws

Oklahoma bans hazing under 21 O.S. § 1190 — the Oklahoma Anti-Hazing Law.

Definition of Hazing in Oklahoma:

Any activity expected of someone joining or maintaining membership in an organization that intentionally or recklessly endangers their physical or mental health or safety.

This includes:

• Physical brutality (beatings, paddling, branding)
• Forced consumption (alcohol, food, drugs)
• Sleep deprivation
• Psychological abuse
• Any activity that creates unreasonable risk of harm

Penalties in Oklahoma:

Important: Consent is NOT a defense in Oklahoma. Even if someone “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable.

2. You Can Sue for Civil Damages

Even if criminal charges aren’t filed, you can sue for money damages in civil court. This includes compensation for:

In our current case, we’re seeking $10 million — and we’re prepared to fight for Texas County victims too.

3. Who Can Be Sued?

Hazing cases aren’t just about the individuals who participated. We sue everyone who enabled the abuse:

This isn’t about suing broke college kids. It’s about holding institutions with deep pockets accountable.

💔 What Hazing Does to Victims — And Why You Need a Lawyer

Hazing doesn’t just cause physical injuries. It destroys lives. Victims often suffer:

Physical Injuries:

• Rhabdomyolysis – Muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure (like our client)
• Alcohol poisoning – Forced drinking can be fatal
• Broken bones – From beatings or falls
• Traumatic brain injury – From assaults or accidents while impaired
• Sexual assault injuries – Hazing often includes sexual humiliation or assault
• Hypothermia/hyperthermia – From exposure to extreme temperatures

Psychological Trauma:

• PTSD – Flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety
• Depression – Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness
• Anxiety – Fear of social situations, panic attacks
• Trust issues – Difficulty forming relationships
• Academic decline – Inability to focus, dropping out
• Substance abuse – Self-medicating to cope

Long-Term Consequences:

• Permanent physical disability – Kidney damage, chronic pain
• Career impact – Missed opportunities, reputation damage
• Financial burden – Medical bills, lost income
• Lifelong psychological scars – Therapy, medication

You don’t have to face this alone. We’ve seen what hazing does to families. We’ve seen the medical bills pile up. We’ve seen the psychological damage last for years.

We’re here to help Texas County victims recover the compensation they deserve — and to send a message that this stops now.

📞 What to Do If You or Someone You Love Was Hazed in Texas County

1. Get Medical Help Immediately

• Go to the emergency room if you have any injuries
• Even if you feel “fine,” get checked — some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) take time to appear
• Document everything — keep all medical records

2. Preserve Evidence

• Take photos of any injuries (bruises, cuts, burns)
• Save all communications — texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs
• Write down everything you remember — dates, times, locations, who was involved
• Get witness names and contact info — other pledges, bystanders
• Do NOT delete anything — even if it’s embarrassing

3. Do NOT Talk to the Organization or Their Lawyers

• They will try to control the narrative
• They will try to minimize what happened
• They may offer you money to stay quiet
• Do not sign anything without talking to a lawyer first

4. Report the Hazing

• To the university/school – File a formal complaint
• To the police – Hazing is a crime in Oklahoma
• To the national organization (if Greek life) – They may claim they’re “shocked”

5. Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

Call us 24/7 at: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com

We offer free consultations for hazing victims. We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win your case.

🏆 Why Texas County Victims Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know the playbook. We know how to win.

2. We Have Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Both of our attorneys — Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena — used to work for insurance companies. We know how they think. We know how they try to deny claims. And we know how to beat them.

3. We’re Not Afraid of Big Institutions

Universities, national fraternities, insurance companies — they all have teams of lawyers. You need a team too. We’ve taken on massive corporations before (like in the BP Texas City explosion case) and won.

4. We Travel to Texas County

We’re based in Texas, but we come to Oklahoma for your case. We’ll meet you in Guymon, Goodwell, or anywhere in Texas County. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

5. We Speak Spanish

Many hazing victims are from Hispanic families. Se habla español. We can communicate with you and your family in Spanish.

6. We Care About Texas County Families

We’re not just lawyers. We’re parents, coaches, and community members who care about what’s happening to our kids. We see you. We believe you. And we will fight for you.

7. We Offer Contingency Fees — $0 Upfront

We understand that cost is a concern. You don’t pay us unless we win. No hourly fees. No upfront costs. We take the risk so you can get justice.

📅 Texas County: Don’t Wait — The Clock Is Ticking

Oklahoma law gives you only 2 years to file a personal injury lawsuit from the date of the hazing incident. If you wait too long, you lose your right to sue forever.

Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Memories fade.

The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can:

• Preserve evidence
• Interview witnesses
• File your claim
• Start building your case

Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free consultation.

🔥 What We’re Fighting For in Texas County

1. Justice for Victims

No one should be tortured for wanting to belong. We will hold every person and institution accountable.

2. Compensation for Families

Medical bills. Therapy costs. Lost wages. Pain and suffering. We fight for every dollar you deserve.

3. Change in Texas County

Hazing culture won’t change unless someone forces it. We’re that force. Our lawsuits send a message that this behavior is unacceptable.

4. Protection for Future Students

Our client’s case is about more than money. It’s about making sure no other Texas County student goes through this.

📢 A Message to Texas County Fraternities and Sororities

To the chapters operating near Texas County:

We are watching. We know your corporate structures. We know your insurance policies. We know your hazing “traditions.”

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Delta Chi, Sigma Phi Epsilon — if you have a chapter near Texas County, know this:

• We are currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for $10 million
• We have former insurance defense attorneys on our team
• We know how to pierce your corporate veil
• We know how to hold your national organization accountable
• We know how to make you pay

If you haze students in Texas County, we will find out. And we will sue you.

📢 A Message to Texas County Schools and Universities

To the administrators at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Guymon Public Schools, and other institutions near Texas County:

You have a legal duty to protect your students. When you fail, you share liability.

• You own the buildings where hazing happens
• You control the Greek organizations on your campus
• You have the power to stop this

If you knew or should have known about hazing and did nothing, you will be held accountable.

📢 A Message to Texas County Parents

To the moms and dads in Guymon, Goodwell, and across Texas County:

Your children are going to college expecting to be safe. They trust these institutions to protect them.

That trust is being betrayed.

If your child has been hazed — whether at OPSU, SWOSU, OU, OSU, or anywhere else — you have rights. You can fight back.

We’ve seen what happens when institutions fail to protect students. We’ve seen the medical bills. We’ve seen the psychological damage. We’ve seen families devastated.

We’re here to help Texas County families get justice.

🚨 Texas County Hazing Victims: Call Us Now

You are not alone. You have rights. And you have a team ready to fight for you.

Call 24/7: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com

Free consultation. $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you do.

📜 Oklahoma Hazing Law (21 O.S. § 1190) — Full Text

§ 1190. Hazing prohibited – Penalty

A. As used in this section, “hazing” means an activity which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental health or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating subject to the sanction of the public or private school or of any institution of higher education in this state.

B. It shall be unlawful for any individual to engage in hazing or to aid or abet any other individual in the commission of hazing.

C. It shall be unlawful for any organization operating subject to the sanction of a public or private school or of any institution of higher education in this state to engage in hazing or to aid or abet any individual in the commission of hazing.

D. Any individual or organization violating any provision of this section, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one (1) year, or by a fine not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

E. Any individual who engages in hazing which results in great bodily injury to any person shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not more than five (5) years, or by a fine not exceeding Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

F. Any individual who engages in hazing which results in death to any person shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not more than ten (10) years, or by a fine not exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

G. The consent of the victim shall not be a defense in a prosecution under this section.

📋 Texas County Hazing Victim Checklist

✅ Seek medical attention immediately — even if you feel fine
✅ Take photos of all injuries — bruises, cuts, burns, etc.
✅ Save all communications — texts, social media, emails
✅ Write down everything you remember — dates, times, locations, people involved
✅ Get witness names and contact info
✅ Do NOT delete anything — even if it’s embarrassing
✅ Do NOT talk to the organization or their lawyers
✅ Do NOT sign anything without legal advice
✅ Report the hazing to the school and police
✅ Contact Attorney 911 — 1-888-ATTY-911

🎯 Texas County: We’re Here to Fight for You

Hazing is abuse. It’s illegal. And it ends now.

If you or someone you love has been hazed in Texas County, Oklahoma — call us today.

1-888-ATTY-911
ralph@atty911.com
attorney911.com

Justice for Texas County. Accountability for the abusers. Protection for the next student.