The following information appears in compliance with the 1987 State of Texas Hazing Law:
Texas Hazing Law
Texas A&M University
On August 31, 1987, a new law went into effect in the State of Texas regarding HAZING. Below
is an abbreviated summary, in question and answer form, of the contents of that law and the
applicability and implications for students, faculty and staff at Texas A&M University. THIS IS
ONLY A SUMMARY. Certain points in the law have been omitted in this summary for editorial
purposes. For the full text of the law, please see Appendix VI of the 1997-98 Student Rules.
What is the definition of Hazing?
“Hazing” means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off campus of
Texas A&M University, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student, that
endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being
initiated into, affiliation with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization
whose memberships are or include students at Texas A&M University. The term included but is
not limited to:
(a) Any type of physical brutality, such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electronic
shocking, placing of a harmful substance on the body, or similar activity.
(b) Any type of physical activity, such as sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements,con
finement in a small place, calisthenics, or other activities that subjects the student to an unrea
sonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the stu
dent.
(c) Any activity involving consumption of a food, liquid, alcoholic beverage, liquor, drug, or
other substance which subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely
affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student.
(d) Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects the stu
dent extreme mental stress, shame, or humiliation, or adversely affects the mental health or dig
nity of the student or discourages the student from entering or remaining registered in an edu
cational institution, or that may reasonably be expected to cause a student to leave the organi
zation or the institution rather than submit to acts described in the subsection.
(e) Any activity that induces, causes, or requires the student to perform a duty or task which
involves a violation of the penal code.
In addition, Texas A&M University has also defined hazing to include:
(a) Misuse of authority by virtue of your class rank or leadership position.
(b) Any form of physical bondage.
(c) Any form of “Quadding”.
How do I commit a hazing offense?
A person commits an offense if the person:
(a) Engages in hazing
(b) Solicits, encourages, directs, aids or attempts to aid another in engaging in hazing.
(c) Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly permits hazing to occur.
(d) Has firsthand knowledge of the planning of a specific hazing incident involving a student
of Texas A&M University, or firsthand knowledge that a specific hazing incident has occurred,
and knowingly fails to report said knowledge in writing to the appropriate University official.
Does it matter if I did not intend to hurt anyone?
No. Texas A&M’s policies state that if one of the above occurs, it is HAZING, regardless of
the intent.
Does it matter if the person being hazing agrees to the activity?
No. The new law and Texas A&M’s policies state that if one above occurs, it is HAZING,
regardless of the consent or cooperation of the recipient.
What is the penalty if I am found guilty of hazing?
(a) Failing to report hazing:
Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to 180 days in jail.
(b) Hazing resulting in no serious bodily injury:
Fine of $500 to $1,000 and/or 90-180 days in jail.
(c) Hazing resulting in serious bodily injury:
Fine of $1,000 - $5,000 and/or 180 days to 1 year in jail.
(d) Hazing resulting in death:
Fine of $5,00 - $10,000 and/or 1-2 years in jail.
(e) Except where the hazing results in death, the student may be required to perform com
munity service in lieu of confinement in jail.
(f) The student may also be subject to University disciplinary action, up to and including
removal from the University, in addition to or regardless of any penalty imposed by the state.
Can an organization be found guilty of hazing?
Yes. An Organization commits an offense if the organization condones or encourages hazing
or if an officer or any combination of members, pledges, or alumni of the organization commits
or assists in the commission of hazing.
Can I get into trouble for reporting hazing?
No. Any person who reports a specific hazing incident involving a student to an appropriate
University official is protected from civil or criminal liability. However, a person who reports in bad
faith or with malice is not protected by this section.
Where do I report hazing?
Office of the Commandant (845-2811) if the hazing was committed by members of the
Corps of Cadets.
Department of Student Activities (845-1133) if the hazing was committed by members of
a Greek organization or other recognized student organization.
Student Judicial Affairs Office (845-5262) all other incidents of hazing.
The following information appears in compliance with the 1987 state of Texas Hazing Law shown
above:
Student Organization Hazing Violations:
Organization name: Pi Kappa Alpha
Date of Incident: February, 1996
Description of Incident: Activities that included, but were not limited to forced exercise, sleep
deprivation, forced ingestion of inedible mixtures, exposure to the elements, forced work.
Action Taken: Fraternity on a 2 year probation through Spring 1998; meetings with Greek affairs
staff 2 times per semester throughout probation; sponsor and fund an outside speaker on posi
tive pledge programming for Greek community; 400 hours of community service to be complet
ed by 75% of chapter membership by Spring 1996; semester report for each pledge class and
risk management program; written letter of apology to landowner where hazing took place.
Organization name: Kappa Alpha Order
Date of Incident: October 14, 1996
Description of Incident: Pledges were taken to a remote location late at night and forced to
undergo a “lineup” that included forced exercises, such as push ups, calisthenics, and army low
crawl in the dark. Pledges were denied any water, were subjected to degrading confrontations
by activities and were physically “manhandled" - pushed to the ground or picked up forcefully.
One encounter resulted in severe injury, hospitalization and emergency surgery of a pledge.
Action Taken: Fraternity suspended until Fall, 1999 - a joint decision of the University and the
fraternity’s national headquarters.
Organization name: Company B-2, Corp of Cadets
Date of Incident: Fall Semester, 1996
Description of Incident: At the unit Christmas party, an upperclass member of the company
hazed freshmen members by giving them single “licks" with an ax handle. Alcohol was also pro
vided to minors and inappropriate skits which bordered on sexual harassment were performed.
Action Taken: Hearings were held for all involved and individual sanctions were assigned. A
number of the members left the Corps and others were dispersed to new companies. The unit
was disbanded and is no longer a part of the Corps of Cadets.
Organization name: Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Date of Incident: January 8, 1997
Description of Incident: During pre-semester work week activities, pledges were forced to par
ticipate in calisthenics, an outdoor line up where they were hosed down, forced to hold push-up
positions and participate in other activities that subjected them to potential harm. Pledges were
forced to wear demeaning attire and to violate IFC alcohol policies.
Action Taken: After appeal, the fraternity was suspended until Fall semester, 1999. The same
sanction was applied by the national fraternity headquarters.
Organization name: Fish Drill Team, Corp of Cadets
Date of Incident: Spring Semester 1997
Description of Incident: Members of the Fish Drill Team were subjected to acts of hazing and
physical assault by the nine upperclassmen who served as advisors (instructors) for the team.
Specific actions occurred periodically throughout the semester and took place during drill prac
tice as well as during night visits to individual fish (freshman) rooms.
Action Taken: University hearings were held for all involved, including those advisors from pre
vious years who were still enrolled in the University. Sanctions ranged from expulsion to
deferred suspension. The Fish Drill Team itself was suspended for an indefinite period.
Organization name: Squadron 16, Corps of Cadets
Date of Incident: Fall and Spring Semesters, 1997-1998
Description of Incident: Upperclass members of the unit periodically hazed and harassed the
fish (freshmen) through improper physical contact; requiring training in an inappropriate setting
and manner; and requiring some to drink excessive amounts of water to the point of sickness.
Action Taken: University hearings were held for all involved and individual sanctions were
assigned. Some members of the unit were suspended from the University while others were
placed on deferred suspension. Additionally, several upperclassmen were reassigned to other
Corps units.
Organization name: Aggie Men’s Club (AMC)
Date of Incident: October 10, 1998
Description of Incident: During a Big Brother/Little Brother Revelation event, Candidates were
exposed by Actives to participation in calisthenics, an outdoor line-up where they were hosed
down, and a scavenger hunt involving demeaning activities in public places such as a grocery
store parking lot and adult book store.
Action Taken: After appeal, the sanction for the organization included the following: organiza
tional probation through Fall 2001 (3 yrs), develop and submit an article for the Battalion, devel
op a presentation for student organizations, have all members disseminate and sign “no hazing”
agreements, and complete a comprehensive review of its new member selection process.
Outcomes of Individual Hazing Cases
September 1, 1995 through
August 31, 1996
Total Cases: 44
Suspension 9
Deferred Suspension 14
Conduct Probation 8
Letter of Reprimand 7
Registration Block 4
No Action* 2
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August 31.. 199.7
Total Cases: 66
Expulsion 1
Dismissal 4
Suspension 7
Deferred Suspension 6
Conduct Probation 9
Letter of Reprimand 27
Warning 2
Registration Block 4
No Action* 6
September 1. 199-LthrQugh
August 31. 1998
Total Cases: 35
Expulsion 1
Dismissal 0
Suspension 2
Deferred Suspension 5
Conduct Probation 5
Letter of Reprimand 14
Warning 0
Registration Block 0
No Action* 8
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to address issues
We, The People, a neighborhood
organization, will hold a meeting
tonight at 7 in the Lincoln Center to
discuss issues concerning the city’s
influence in the neighborhoods and
businesses of Bryan/College Sta
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We, The People founder Norma
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are concerned with the city’s desire
to build in the Historic District of
College Station, developments be
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will increase traffic by 2,500-3,500
cars per day, and taxpayers’ mon
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suits.
Miller said the group wants to
inform others about conflicts that
exist between some local residents
and city council members.
Miller said it is important for
students to get involved in issues.
“Students are a real asset to the
community,” she said. “These are
students’ tax dollars too.”
David Peter, an educational
technology graduate student and a
member of We, The People, said
group meetings are open to anyone
and try to give attendees an equal
voice.
Peter said the organization em
phasises student involvement in
the voting process. He said more
than 4,000 students were registered
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HOUSTON (AP) — When Jim
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the University of Houston boosted
his professor’s salary to what Jones
calls a “pretty anemic” $77,500.
Now Jones is bidding farewell to
Houston, headed for the University
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UH officials, anxious to shed
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meanwhile, prepared to question
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As Lewinsky waited at the
Mayflower Hotel for her deposition
Monday, cracks appeared in the
unified Republican front on the
perjury and obstruction charges
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tening to members talk is that there
are Republicans who either are not
going to vote for perjury or the ob
struction of justice” charge. Sen.
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telephone interview.
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quit, but he indicated that getting
even 50 votes for conviction in a
chamber controlled by 55 Republi
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