Sec. 37.153. ORGANIZATION HAZING OFFENSE. (a) 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.
(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:
(1) a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000; or
(2) if the court finds that the offense caused personal injury, property damage, or other loss, a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than double the amount lost or expenses incurred because of the injury, damage, or loss.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 37 - Discipline; Law and Order
Section 37.152. Personal Hazing Offense
Section 37.153. Organization Hazing Offense
Section 37.154. Consent Not a Defense
Section 37.155. Immunity From Prosecution or Civil Liability Available
Section 37.156. Offenses in Addition to Other Penal Provisions