Hazing is a concern at many college campuses. Universities have rules, but now the Texas legislature has to decided to act as well. Bobcat Update's Alex Bulko has the story.
The Texas Senate recently passed an anti-hazing bill aimed at preventing such incidents on college campuses. If the bill becomes law, it would redefine the legal definition of hazing.
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The current definition doesn't include forcing people to consume alcohol or preventing them from recording or reporting acts of hazing. Prosecuting violators can be difficult because of the vague definition of hazing. However, the bill is not just aimed at Greek organizations.
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State lawmakers have been feeling pressure to pass the bill following the deaths of several college students over the past five years, including undergraduates at Texas State, U-T, Texas A-and-M and Texas Tech. The bill not only clarifies acts of hazing but makes it easier to prosecute violators as well. At Texas State, efforts are already underway to prevent potential issues.
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SU While the bill has yet to be introduced to the House floor, Texas State still plans to uphold and maintain strict hazing standards across campus. For Bobcat Update, I'm Alex Bulko.
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