Hazing in Texas: A Complete Legal Guide for Tulia & Swisher County Families

If you are a parent in Tulia, Texas, your greatest hope is that your child thrives at college. You imagine them making lifelong friends, exploring new ideas, and building a future. But what happens when that dream turns into a nightmare of coercion, abuse, and life-threatening injury within a campus organization?

Right now, we are fighting one of the most serious hazing cases in Texas history. Our client, Leonel Bermudez, a transfer student at the University of Houston, was subjected to months of horrific abuse as a pledge of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity’s Beta Nu chapter. According to a $10 million lawsuit filed in late 2025, he was forced to endure sprints, bear crawls, and wheelbarrow races until he vomited. He was sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding,” forced to overconsume milk and hot dogs, and subjected to a brutal November workout of 100+ push-ups and 500 squats. The result? He developed rhabdomyolysis—a severe skeletal muscle breakdown—and acute kidney failure. His urine turned brown, he could not stand without help, and he was hospitalized for four days with a critical risk of permanent kidney damage. The Pi Kappa Phi chapter at UH was suspended and its members voted to surrender their charter. The university called the conduct “deeply disturbing.”

This is not an isolated incident. It is a pattern. And if it can happen at a major university like UH, it can happen at any Texas campus where students from Tulia and Swisher County pursue their education. This guide exists for you: to explain what hazing really looks like today, the Texas laws that govern it, and the legal pathways to accountability and recovery for your family. We are The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, known as Attorney911—the Legal Emergency Lawyers™. We serve families across Texas, including right here in Tulia and throughout the Panhandle, and we are leading the fight in courtrooms against the institutions that allow hazing to persist.

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.

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

Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like in Texas

For families in Tulia, the term “hazing” might conjure images of outdated, harmless pranks. The reality in 2025 is far more sinister, systematic, and digitally enabled. Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act—on or off campus—that endangers the mental or physical health of a student for the purpose of joining or maintaining membership in a group. “Consent” under peer pressure is not a defense under Texas law.

The Modern Hazing Playbook

1. Digital Control & Coercion:

• 24/7 Group Chat Monitoring: Pledges are required to respond instantly to messages at all hours via GroupMe, WhatsApp, or Discord. Failure means punishment.
• Location Tracking: Mandatory sharing of live location via Find My Friends or Snapchat Maps.
• Social Media Humiliation: Forced to post embarrassing content on TikTok or Instagram Stories as “challenges.”

2. Psychological Warfare & “Voluntary” Participation:

• Activities are framed as “optional” but carry the implicit threat of social exclusion or denial of a “big brother/sister” match.
• Sleep deprivation through late-night “meetings” or 3 AM wake-up calls for “mandatory” activities.
• Verbal abuse, isolation from non-members, and degrading nicknames.

3. Physical Abuse Disguised as Tradition:

• Extreme “Workouts” or “Smokings”: Forced calisthenics like hundreds of push-ups, wall sits until collapse, or bear crawls—exactly as alleged in the UH Pi Kappa Phi case.
• Forced Consumption: Overeating bland foods (milk, hot dogs) or drinking until vomiting, followed by immediate physical exercise.
• Environmental Torture: Exposure to extreme cold in minimal clothing, lying in vomit-soaked grass, or being tied up.

4. Alcohol & Substance Hazing (The Most Deadly Pattern):

• “Big/Little” nights with handles of hard liquor.
• Drinking games like “Bible study” where wrong answers mean forced shots.
• Coerced use of drugs or unknown substances.

This conduct isn’t limited to fraternities. It occurs in sororities, Corps of Cadets programs, athletic teams, spirit organizations like cheer or dance, marching bands, and other campus clubs. For a student from Tulia, eager to fit in at a large university, the power imbalance and fear of alienation can make saying “no” feel impossible.

Texas Hazing Law & Liability Framework: A Swisher County Perspective

Understanding the legal landscape is crucial for Tulia families considering their options. Texas has specific, robust statutes, and federal laws add another layer of potential accountability.

Texas Education Code, Chapter 37: The Hazing Statute

The law that governs cases for Tulia residents is found in the Texas Education Code. Key provisions include:

• Definition (§37.151): Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers physical or mental health for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or membership. Location (on or off campus) does not matter.
• 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 does.
• Consent is NOT a Defense (§37.155): Even if your child “agreed,” it is still a crime. The law recognizes the coercion inherent in these situations.
• 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.
• Good-Faith Reporting Immunity (§37.154): Those who report hazing to authorities in good faith are protected from civil or criminal liability. This encourages calling 911 in emergencies.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Two Paths to Justice

• Criminal Case: Brought by the state (e.g., Swisher County District Attorney or local city prosecutor). Aim is punishment (jail, fines, probation). Charges can include hazing, furnishing alcohol to minors, assault, or even manslaughter.
• Civil Case: Brought by the victim and their family. Aim is financial compensation for damages and institutional accountability. This is where lawsuits for negligence, wrongful death, and emotional distress are filed.

These paths can run simultaneously. A lack of criminal charges does not prevent a civil lawsuit. In fact, the civil discovery process can often uncover evidence that criminal investigators missed.

Federal Law Overlay

• Title IX: If hazing involves sexual harassment or assault, universities have a duty to investigate and address it. This applies regardless of whether the act was part of an “initiation.”
• The Clery Act: Requires universities to report certain crimes, including assaults and liquor law violations, which often accompany hazing.
• The Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): Requires colleges receiving federal aid to report hazing incidents more transparently and maintain public hazing data by 2026, increasing institutional accountability.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Civil Lawsuit?

A thorough investigation aims to identify every responsible party, which may include:

1. Individual Students: Those who planned, executed, or covered up the hazing.
2. The Local Chapter: As a legal entity, if it exists.
3. The National Fraternity/Sorority Headquarters: For failing to supervise, enforce policies, or act on known patterns of abuse. Their deep-pocketed insurance policies are often key.
4. The University: For negligent supervision, deliberate indifference to known risks, or premises liability. Public universities like Texas Tech or West Texas A&M have certain immunities, but exceptions exist.
5. Third Parties: Landlords of off-campus houses, property owners of retreat venues, or alcohol providers.

For a family in Tulia, a case might involve the local Swisher County court system, the federal court in the Northern District of Texas (which includes Amarillo), or the court where the university is located. We navigate this complex web for you.

National Hazing Case Patterns: Lessons for Texas Families

The tragic cases below are not just national news; they are legal precedents that shape how we build cases for Texas families. They prove that hazing deaths and injuries are foreseeable and preventable, and that institutions can be held accountable.

The Alcohol Poisoning Pattern

• Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi, 2017): Died from traumatic brain injuries after a bid-acceptance night of extreme drinking. Brothers delayed calling 911 for hours. Result: Dozens of criminal charges, massive civil settlements, and Pennsylvania’s Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law.
• Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha, 2021): Forced to drink a bottle of whiskey during a “Big/Little” event. Died of alcohol poisoning. Result: $10 million in total settlements ($7M from national Pi Kappa Alpha, ~$3M from BGSU). The former chapter president was also ordered to pay $6.5 million personally.
• Max Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta, 2017): Died after a “Bible study” drinking game. Result: The Max Gruver Act made hazing a felony in Louisiana, and his family secured a $6.1 million verdict.

The Physical & Ritualized Hazing Pattern

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

What This Means for Tulia Families

These cases demonstrate critical, universal truths: delays in seeking medical care worsen outcomes, national organizations have patterns of similar conduct, and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements are possible. They provide the “pattern evidence” we use to show a fraternity or university knew or should have known the risks they were allowing to fester.

Texas University Focus: Where Tulia & Panhandle Families Send Their Kids

Students from Tulia and Swisher County attend universities across Texas. Understanding the specific landscape of Greek life and hazing at these schools is essential.

West Texas A&M University (Canyon, TX)

For many Tulia families, West Texas A&M in nearby Canyon is a common and accessible choice. Its Greek life community, while smaller than major state schools, is not immune to hazing risks.

• Campus Snapshot: A key university in the Texas A&M System located in Randall County. Greek life includes fraternities like Phi Delta Theta (Texas Theta chapter) and Kappa Alpha Order (Gamma Sigma chapter), and Panhellenic sororities.
• Hazing Policy & Reporting: WTAMU prohibits hazing under University policy and Texas law. Reports can be made to the Office of Student Conduct, Campus Police, or the Dean of Students.
• Documented Context: Greek organizations at regional schools like WTAMU operate under the same national guidelines and face the same cultural pressures as chapters at larger schools. Incidents may be less publicized but are no less serious.
• Case Progression for Tulia Families: A hazing incident at WTAMU could involve the Randall County Sheriff’s Office or Canyon Police Department. Civil jurisdiction could lie in Randall County or the parent’s home county of Swisher. The proximity means evidence collection and investigation logistics are more straightforward for local families.

Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX)

As the major regional university, Texas Tech is a prime destination for Swisher County students. Its large Greek community has a documented history of hazing concerns.

• Campus Snapshot: A flagship university with a massive Greek system encompassing Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic, and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations.
• Hazing Policy & Reporting: Texas Tech has a strict anti-hazing policy and an online reporting system. The Center for Campus Life oversees Greek organizations.
• Documented Incidents: Texas Tech has faced hazing allegations across multiple fraternities. In one ongoing case, allegations involved pledges developing rhabdomyolysis from extreme physical hazing—mirroring the medical catastrophe in the UH Pi Kappa Phi case we are litigating.
• Relevant Public Records (From Our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine):
  • EIN 820644459: Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi – Texas Tech Univ. Health Sciences, Lubbock, TX 79430. (IRS B83 Filing)
  • The Lubbock Metro area, per Cause IQ data, contains 59 Greek-related organizations. Examples include the Texas Tech Chapter of Phi Delta Theta Housing and the Kappa Alpha Order – Texas Tech (Gamma Chi) chapter.

Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)

Texas A&M’s powerful traditions and vast Greek and Corps systems present specific hazing risks.

• Campus Snapshot: Home to a massive Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, and the renowned Corps of Cadets—a military-style program with its own intense tradition culture.
• Hazing Policy & Reporting: The university has clear policies and a Student Conduct office. The Corps has its own command structure and disciplinary system.
• Documented Incidents:
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Chemical Burns Case (2021): Pledges alleged being doused with industrial-strength cleaner, raw eggs, and spit, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin graft surgeries. A lawsuit sought $1 million.
  • Corps of Cadets “Roasted Pig” Lawsuit (2023): A cadet alleged being bound face-down between beds with an apple in his mouth as part of degrading hazing. The lawsuit sought over $1 million in damages.
• Relevant Public Records:
  • EIN 900293166: Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi – Texas A & M University, College Station, TX 77843. (IRS B83 Filing)
  • EIN 133048786: KAPPA SIGMA – MU CAMMA CHAPTER INC, 3007 Earl Rudder Fwy S, College Station, TX 77845. (IRS B83 Filing)
  • The College Station–Bryan Metro has 42 Greek organizations, per Cause IQ data, including the Sigma Chi Fraternity – Eta Upsilon chapter at Texas A&M.

University of Texas at Austin

UT Austin’s highly publicized hazing transparency makes it a critical case study.

• Campus Snapshot: One of the nation’s largest Greek systems, with a publicly available online hazing violations log—a rarity.
• Hazing Policy & Reporting: UT’s “Hazing at UT” website publicly lists organizations, violation details, and sanctions.
• Documented Incidents (From Public Log):
  • Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): Sanctioned for directing new members to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics. Sanction: Probation and mandatory hazing prevention education.
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon (2024): An Australian exchange student sued the UT SAE chapter for over $1 million after an alleged assault at a party left him with a dislocated leg, broken nose, and fractured tibia.
• Relevant Public Records:
  • EIN 740555581: Chi Omega Fraternity, 2711 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705 (Chi Omega House Corporation). (IRS B83 Filing)
  • The Austin–Round Rock Metro contains 154 Greek organizations, including entities like the Texas Rho Housing Corporation of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

The Reality for Tulia Parents

Whether your child is at nearby WTAMU, regional Texas Tech, or a flagship school like A&M or UT, the underlying dynamics are the same: powerful organizations, traditions of secrecy, and students vulnerable to pressure. The geography changes the specific courts and investigating police departments, but not the fundamental need for a rigorous, data-driven legal strategy.

The Greek Ecosystem: National Histories & Local Chapters

Fraternities and sororities are not isolated campus clubs. They are local chapters of billion-dollar national organizations with documented histories of hazing deaths and injuries. This national pattern is your family’s greatest legal asset.

Why National History Matters in Court

When a chapter at Texas Tech or Texas A&M repeats a hazing script—a “Big/Little” drinking night, forced extreme workouts, paddling—that has already killed a student at Bowling Green or LSU, it demonstrates foreseeability. We can argue the national headquarters knew the deadly risk and failed to adequately supervise, train, or intervene.

Cross-Validated Texas Organizations

Our proprietary Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine cross-references IRS data with metro-level organizational data. This proves the depth of our investigative capability. For example:

• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority appears in IRS data (EIN 364091267 in Waco) and in Cause IQ metro data for the Beaumont and Houston metros. This shows how we track a single national brand across the state.
• Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity (EIN 746064445 in Nederland, TX) is listed in IRS data and appears in Cause IQ data as the “Texas District of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity” in Houston and as alumni/chapter entities in Beaumont.

Portraits of High-Risk National Organizations

• Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike): National pattern of alcohol hazing deaths (Stone Foltz, David Bogenberger). Local chapters have been sanctioned at UT Austin and were involved in a serious incident at UH in 2016.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE): One of the deadliest fraternities nationally. Faced a chemical burn lawsuit at Texas A&M and an assault lawsuit at UT Austin.
• Pi Kappa Phi: The national fraternity in our flagship UH case involving Leonel Bermudez. It was also the fraternity involved in the alcohol poisoning death of Andrew Coffey at Florida State University in 2017.
• Phi Delta Theta: The fraternity involved in the Max Gruver death at LSU. Chapters exist across Texas.

For a Tulia family, this means we don’t start from zero. We begin an investigation with a deep understanding of the specific national organization’s playbook, its insurance carriers, and its historical weak points in litigation.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Damages & Attorney911’s Strategy

Pursuing a hazing case is a complex forensic and legal undertaking. It requires an attorney who is part investigator, part strategist, and part warrior against institutional stonewalling.

The Evidence Pyramid

1. Digital Forensics (The Most Critical): Deleted GroupMe chats, Snapchat stories, Instagram DMs, text messages. We work with experts to recover what has been erased. Our video on using your cellphone to document a legal case offers crucial guidance.
2. Medical Documentation: ER records showing alcohol toxicity, diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis (with creatine kinase levels), records of burns or fractures, psychological evaluations for PTSD.
3. Institutional Records: Obtained via subpoena: the national fraternity’s prior incident files on the chapter; the university’s conduct history for the organization; internal emails about hazing concerns.
4. Witness Testimony: Other pledges, former members, roommates, neighbors who heard screams or saw concerning activity.

Recoverable Damages for Texas Families

• Economic Damages: All past and future medical bills, lost wages, cost of psychological care, and diminished future earning capacity if injuries are permanent.
• Non-Economic Damages: Compensation for physical pain, emotional trauma, humiliation, and loss of enjoyment of life.
• Wrongful Death Damages (if applicable): Funeral costs, loss of financial support, and the profound loss of companionship and guidance for parents and siblings.
• Punitive Damages: In egregious cases, intended to punish the defendant and deter future conduct.

Our Strategic Advantages in Your Corner

1. Insurance Insider Knowledge: Our attorney, Mr. Lupe Peña, spent years as a defense attorney for national insurance companies. He knows how fraternity and university insurers undervalue claims, use delay tactics, and fight coverage. We know their playbook because we used to run it. Learn more about Mr. Peña’s background at https://attorney911.com/attorneys/lupe-pena/.
2. Complex Institutional Litigation: Managing partner Ralph Manginello was one of the few plaintiff attorneys involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation, taking on a billion-dollar corporate defendant. Universities and national fraternities deploy similar defense tactics—deep pockets, endless delay, and teams of high-priced lawyers. We are not intimidated. We are prepared.
3. Texas-Wide Investigative Engine: We maintain the Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine—a private directory of over 1,423 Greek entities across 25 metros. When we take your case, we already know how to find the housing corporations, alumni chapters, and insurance policies behind the letters.
4. Dual Civil & Criminal Insight: Ralph Manginello’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) means we understand the criminal exposure witnesses and participants may face. We can navigate the interaction between criminal investigations and civil lawsuits seamlessly.

Practical Guides & FAQs for Tulia Families & Students

For Parents: Warning Signs & Action Steps

Warning Signs Your Child Is Being Hazed:

• Unexplained injuries (bruises, burns, limping).
• Extreme exhaustion, sleep deprivation, or drastic weight change.
• Sudden secrecy about organization activities (“I can’t talk about it”).
• Personality changes: anxiety, depression, or withdrawal from family.
• Constant, anxious phone use monitoring group chats.
• Requests for unusual amounts of money for “fines” or “required” purchases.

Your 48-Hour Action Checklist:

1. Ensure Safety & Health: If injured or intoxicated, go to the ER. Tell doctors about the hazing.
2. Preserve Evidence: Screenshot everything. Photograph injuries. Save dirty clothing. Do not delete anything.
3. Document: Write a detailed timeline with names, dates, and locations.
4. Contact an Attorney: Call us at 1-888-ATTY-911 before reporting to the university. We can help you navigate the process to avoid common pitfalls. Learn about critical client mistakes that can ruin a case.
5. Report Strategically: With legal guidance, report to campus police, local police, and the university’s Dean of Students.

For Students: Is This Hazing & How to Get Out

• Trust Your Gut: If you feel coerced, degraded, or unsafe, it is hazing.
• You Have Rights: Texas law protects you. “Consent” is not a defense for them.
• Exit Safely: You can quit. Send a simple text/email: “I resign my membership effective immediately.” Do not attend a “final meeting.”
• Seek Medical Care: Your health is priority one. Good-faith reporting laws protect those who call for help in emergencies.
• Preserve Evidence: Take screenshots of all communications related to the events.

Critical Mistakes That Can Ruin a Case

• Deleting Evidence: It looks like a cover-up and destroys your case.
• Confronting the Organization First: This triggers their defense team to destroy evidence and coach witnesses.
• Signing University Paperwork Without a Lawyer: Universities may offer a quick “resolution” that waives your right to sue.
• Posting on Social Media: Defense attorneys scour social media for contradictions.
• Waiting Too Long: Texas has a statute of limitations (generally two years from injury). Evidence and memories fade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can we sue a Texas public university like Texas Tech or WTAMU for hazing?
A: Yes, but with challenges. Public universities have sovereign immunity, but exceptions exist for gross negligence, Title IX violations, or when suing employees in their individual capacity. The legal strategy is more complex, which is why experienced counsel is vital.

Q: My child “agreed” to the activities. Do we have a case?
A: Absolutely. Texas Education Code §37.155 explicitly states that consent is not a legal defense to hazing. The power imbalance and peer pressure inherent in pledging negate true voluntary consent.

Q: What if the hazing happened at an off-campus house or Airbnb?
A: Location does not shield liability. National fraternities and universities can still be responsible based on their supervision and control of the chapter. Major cases, like the Pi Delta Psi retreat death, were prosecuted successfully off-campus.

Q: How much does it cost to hire Attorney911?
A: We work on a contingency fee basis for personal injury hazing cases. This means there are no upfront costs or hourly fees. We only get paid if we secure a recovery for you. Learn how contingency fees work.

Q: Will my child’s name be dragged through the media?
A: We prioritize your family’s privacy. Most cases settle confidentially before trial. We can request sealed court records and always aim to control the public narrative to protect your child.

Why Tulia Families Choose Attorney911 for Hazing Cases

When hazing shatters your family’s peace, you need more than a lawyer; you need advocates who understand the profound personal trauma and the intricate institutional battlefield you are facing. From our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we serve families across Texas, including those right here in Tulia, Swisher County, and throughout the Panhandle.

We are currently leading the litigation in the Leonel Bermudez v. University of Houston & Pi Kappa Phi case—a $10 million lawsuit that exemplifies the severe, life-altering injuries hazing causes. We are in the fight right now. We combine this frontline experience with:

• Mr. Lupe Peña’s Insurance Defense Insight: He knows how the other side thinks and fights.
• Ralph Manginello’s Complex Litigation Pedigree: From the BP explosion to federal court, he is unfazed by powerful opponents.
• A Data-Driven Investigation: Our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine gives us a map where other firms see a blank page.
• Compassionate, Client-Centered Advocacy: We guide you through every step, treating you like family, because we know this is one of the hardest journeys a parent can take.

Your Path to Accountability Starts with a Confidential Conversation

If you suspect your child has been hazed at any Texas campus—whether near home at West Texas A&M or farther away at Texas A&M, Texas Tech, or any other university—we are here to listen and help.

Contact The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC (Attorney911) for a free, no-obligation consultation. We will:

• Listen to your story with compassion and without judgment.
• Review any evidence you have gathered.
• Explain your family’s legal rights and options under Texas law.
• Outline a potential strategy for seeking accountability and recovery.
• Answer all your questions about the process, timelines, and costs.

You are not alone in this fight. Call us today.

Phone: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
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Plain Text Links to Key Resources

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

• 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/
• https://abc13.com/post/waterboarding-forced-eating-physical-punishment-lawsuit-alleges-abuse-faced-injured-pledge-uhs-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity/18186418/

Attorney911 Educational Videos:

• Using your cellphone to document evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs
• Understanding statutes of limitations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c
• Client mistakes that can ruin a 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: https://attorney911.com
• Wrongful Death Practice: https://attorney911.com/law-practice-areas/wrongful-death-claim-lawyer/
• 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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