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Hazing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton State University and the Division of Student Engagement & Success are committed to working diligently with individuals and organizations to eliminate hazing and create positive change on our campuses. Tarleton State University students, faculty, and staff are expected to be partners in enacting the University\u2019s Core Values by creating and maintain standards that are conducive to personal growth and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is hazing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

State law<\/a> defines hazing as \u201cany intentional, knowing or reckless act, occurring on or off the campus of an educational institution, 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, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in an organization whose members are or include students at an educational institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hazing is a criminal violation under Texas law. A person may be found guilty of criminal conduct for hazing, encouraging hazing, permitting hazing, or having knowledge of the planning of hazing incidents and failure to report his\/her knowledge to the appropriate authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Penalties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Both failing to report hazing and hazing that does not result in serious bodily injury are Class B misdemeanors. Hazing resulting in serious bodily injury is a Class A misdemeanor. Hazing resulting in a death is a state jail felony. An organization found guilty of hazing may be fined $5,000 to $10,000 or, for incidents causing personal injury or property damage, an amount double the loss or expenses incurred because of the hazing incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The state law does not limit or affect an educational institution\u2019s right to enforce its own penalties against hazing. Tarleton State University’s policy on hazing can be found in the Student Conduct Code<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible University action includes, but is not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n