Hazing Information
Texas State University is committed to maintaining social and ethical responsibility for everyone and does not tolerate hazing by any group or individual affiliated with the university.
Participation in hazing activities is against state law and university policy. The university reserves the right to take disciplinary action against individual students and/or groups who are involved in hazing activities.
- To report an act of hazing, please contact Student Involvement @ LBJSC at (512) 245-3219 or the Dean of Students Office at (512) 245-2124.
- View the Spring 2022 Hazing Memorandum here.
State Law
University Policy
Hazing Violations Report
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Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
January 11, 2017
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
November 7, 2016
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Date of Report to Institution
October 31, 2016
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
October 28, 2016
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General Description of Hazing Incident
During unregistered social event, hosted with 3 other fraternities, new members required to provide services during the event.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A)
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University or Court Findings
New members of fraternities were required to serve as "ubers" or "taxis" for active members, as well as directed by active members to transport guests requesting transportation. New members served as staff for the event. New members served as “security”. Alcohol was distributed by new members of the fraternity without any oversight. New members required to clean up the event the next morning.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Suspended from the University on January 11, 2017 due to hazing and non-hazing violations. The organization may petition to return to Texas State University beginning the first class day of spring semester 2020. The organization will be removed from this list January 11, 2023.
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Beta Upsilon Chi
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
December 6, 2018
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
November 7, 2018
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Date of Report to Institution
November 6, 2018
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
November 6, 2018
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General Description of Hazing Incident
New members wearing boxers/swim trunks with blazers in the LBJ Student Center. Actives dressed in regular attire. New members required to participate in activities such as - jump into river at Sewell Park fully clothed, eat a habanero pepper, access areas off-limits (such as Bobcat Stadium), escort president to class, put Christmas lights on an active's house, disrupt a class in session, etc.).
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A)
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University or Court Findings
Hazing - requiring servitude and general disruption unnecessary requirements for membership.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Beta Upsilon Chi placed on probation beginning December 6, 2018 until the last class day of Spring 2019. Reinstated to active status August 26, 2019 and it is now in good disciplinary standing (this organization has completed all sanctions and will be removed from this list as of December 6, 2022).
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Delta Gamma
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
February 22, 2019
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
October 1, 2018
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Date of Report to Institution
September 27, 2018
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
During month of September 2018
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General Description of Hazing Incident
New members of competing fraternities required to do acts of servitude for members of Delta Gamma (cooked breakfast and provided meal swipes). Fraternity men of teams kept up late for swimming competition practices.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
SA/PPS 05.07 Section 07.03 – Hazing (Greek Affairs Policy)
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University or Court Findings
Hazing - servitude and required competition.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Delta Gamma Sorority was placed on probation beginning February 22, 2019 until the last class day of Fall 2019. Reinstated to active status January 21, 2020 and it is now in good disciplinary standing (the organization has completed all sanctions and will be removed from this list February 22, 2023).
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Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
January 11, 2017
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
November 7, 2016
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Date of Report to Institution
October 31, 2016
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
October 28, 2016
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General Description of Hazing Incident
During unregistered social event, hosted with 3 other fraternities, new members required to provide services during the event.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A).
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University or Court Findings
New members of fraternities were required to serve as "ubers" or "taxis" for active members, as well as directed by active members to transport guests requesting transportation. New members served as staff for the event. New members served as “security”. Alcohol was distributed by new members of the fraternity without any oversight. New members required to clean up the event the next morning.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Suspended from the University on January 11, 2017 due to hazing and non-hazing violations. The organization may petition to return to Texas State University beginning the first class day of spring semester 2022.
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Equestrian Club
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
December 2, 2021
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
August 4, 2021
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Date of Report to Institution
July 20, 2021
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
March 2020
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General Description of Hazing Incident
New members hazed by active members during annual competition in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Student Conduct 02.02
H: endangering the physical or mental health or safety of any person or intentionally or recklessly causing injury to any person.
K: engaging in or submitting to hazing (including hazing associated with an initiation by an organization using dangerous, harmful or degrading acts; see Student Handbook Hazing Policy).
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University or Court Findings
Hazing - New members were asked to blindfold themselves and were taken to an undisclosed location while at an out-of-state competition by active members.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Placed on probation beginning December 2, 2021 until the last class day of Spring 2022. Once the organization has completed all sanctions and in good disciplinary standing, the organization will be removed from this list December 2, 2024.
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Kappa Alpha Order
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
January 11, 2017
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
November 7, 2016
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Date of Report to Institution
October 31, 2016
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
October 28, 2016
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General Description of Hazing Incident
During unregistered social event, hosted with 3 other fraternities, new members required to provide services during the event.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A).
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University or Court Findings
New members of fraternities were required to serve as "ubers" or "taxis" for active members, as well as directed by active members to transport guests requesting transportation. New members served as staff for the event. New members served as “security”. Alcohol was distributed by new members of the fraternity without any oversight. New members required to clean up the event the next morning.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Suspended from the University on January 11, 2017 due to hazing and non-hazing violations. The organization may petition to return to Texas State University beginning the first class day of spring semester 2021.
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Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
September 10, 2019
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
March 22, 2019
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Date of Report to Institution
March 22, 2019
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
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General Description of Hazing Incident
Associate and potential new members required to perform acts of servitude, required chores and tasks, verbally berated, being told to jump off a roof. During Big/Little ceremony Big Brothers and Associate members took turns paddling each other. Fight nights hosted. Associate members required to sell illicit drugs to make a profit for the colony.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A).
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University or Court Findings
Hazing - servitude, fight nights, sell illegal drugs on behalf of the colony.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Suspended from the university on September 10, 2019 due to hazing and non-hazing violations. The organization may petition to return to Texas State University beginning the first class day of fall semester 2024.
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Lambda Xi Delta
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
May 21, 2018
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
April 12, 2018
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Date of Report to Institution
April 12, 2018
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
Spring 2018
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General Description of Hazing Incident
Potential new members required to conduct a "sisterhood hunt" and submit a scrapbook of pictures. Potential new members required to complete a 1000 piece puzzle, learn the Greek alphabet, and learn about the Greek Council. Potential new members required to plan social events, fundraising and community service events for active members within the chapter. Potential new members required to go on "dates" with active members.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A).
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University or Court Findings
Hazing - unnecessary requirements for membership.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Lambda Xi Delta was placed on probation beginning May 21, 2018, for one academic year until the last class day of Spring 2019. Reinstated to active status August 26, 2019 and it is now in good disciplinary standing (this organization has completed all sanctions and will be removed from this list as of May 21, 2022).
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
April 22, 2015
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
March 10, 2015
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Date of Report to Institution
March 10, 2015
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
October-November 2014 & January-March 2015
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General Description of Hazing Incident
Interested members were subject to a number of degrading and dangerous activities - required to participate in secret meetings where they were yelled at, forced to do physical activity, forced to engage in personal servitude (fun errands, get food, provide transportation, drive to Dallas to retrieve furniture), being repeatedly beaten (slaps, punches, and paddles).
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing; SAPPS 05.04, section 07.03 - Hazing (Greek Affairs Policy).
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University or Court Findings
Hazing of interested/potential members - Forced physical exercise, personal servitude, physical beatings, threatened if they talked to any official about experiences.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Suspended from the university on April 22, 2015. The organization may petition to return to Texas State University beginning the first class day of fall semester 2020. The organization will be removed from this list Fall 2023.
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Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction (Suspension)
September 2, 2016
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
November 6, 2015
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Date of Report to Institution
November 6, 2015
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
Fall 2015/Found in Violation of Hazing 12/2/2015
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General Description of Hazing Incident
New members completed weekly tests on fraternity material that resulted in physical harm if the response was inaccurate (use of paddles, required "bows and toes" on bottle caps). New members blindfolded and required to drink unknown liquids, serve as "fireplace", "mop", and "toothbrush" pledge (resulting in required activities related to name). Required to run errands for actives. Hell Week - new members were not allowed to sleep, access to cell phones, access to food (unless eaten off the floor), and required to wear specific attire.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A); SA/PPS 05.07 Section 07.03. - Hazing (Greek Affairs Policy).
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University or Court Findings
Hazing - servitude, physical harm, derogatory names, consume unknown liquids and food.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Deferred suspension beginning December 2, 2015 for 3 long semester, until the last class day of Spring 2017. Suspended from the University on September 2, 2016. The organization may petition to return to Texas State University once the terms of the suspension are met.
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Sigma Delta Lambda Sorority
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
April 13, 2016
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
February 18, 2016
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Date of Report to Institution
February 18, 2016
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
February 17, 2016
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General Description of Hazing Incident
Hazing conducted by active members and alumni when providing membership bids - potential members instructed to keep eyes closed and jump into the river to retrieve an item. Individuals did not jump into the water. New Member A jumped and hit her nose on a nearby wall resulting in injury, blood, and pain. New Members C & D provided same instructions. New Member C jumped off an elevated platform resulting in breaking her leg in multiple places.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing; Hazing Policy Appendix A; SAPPA 05.04, section 07.03 - Hazing (Greek Affairs Policy).
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University or Court Findings
Hazing conducted by active members and alumni when providing membership bids requiring new members to jump into river and resulting in injuries.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Suspended from the university on April 13, 2016. The organization may petition to return to Texas State University beginning the first class day of fall semester 2021. Reinstated to active status September 30, 2021 (the organization has completed all sanctions and will be removed from this list as of April 13, 2024).
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Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
May 14, 2018
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
March 11, 2018
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Date of Report to Institution
March 9, 2018
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
Fall 2017 - Spring 2018
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General Description of Hazing Incident
Based upon the investigation findings by the national body, finding that members were in violation of the fraternity’s Member Safety & Wellness policy, specifically as it relates to hazing and alcohol consumption.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Greek Affairs Policy 07.10 Section 04.01. No chapter, colony, student or alumnus shall conduct nor condone hazing activities.
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University or Court Findings
Hazing of new members.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Per discussion and agreement signed [by chapter leadership] on May 1, 2018, the chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity was placed on deferred suspension beginning April 25, 2018 for a period of two and half years (3 long semesters) until the last class day of Fall 2019. Reinstated to active status January 21, 2020 and it is now in good disciplinary standing (the organization has completed all sanctions and will be removed from this list May 14, 2023).
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