Texas Tech University enforces anti-hazing policies and state laws

Hazing is illegal under Texas state law and prohibited by Texas Tech University policy. Texas law defines hazing as any intentional act directed against a student for the purpose of initiation or maintaining membership in an organization. Prohibited behaviors include physical brutality, sleep deprivation, confinement, coercion, and forced alcohol consumption.

In Texas, failing to report a hazing event that results in a student's death is classified as a state jail felony. Texas Tech University maintains a dedicated hazing prevention section on its website, emphasizing that even if a student consents to the acts, the behavior remains illegal. The university states its commitment to providing a safe environment for all students.