Medical Examiner Rules Brianna Aguilera's Death a Suicide

Family disputes the finding, alleging overserving at a university event contributed to her fall from a 17th-floor apartment.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Travis County Medical Examiner has ruled the death of 19-year-old Brianna Aguilera a suicide, according to multiple reports. Aguilera fell from the 17th floor of a friend's apartment building near the University of Texas campus in late November. Her family disputes the suicide ruling and has filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging the Austin Blacks Rugby Club and the University of Texas Latin Economics and Business Association overserved Aguilera at a tailgate event the night before her death.

Why it matters

Aguilera's death has raised concerns about mental health support for college students and the role of alcohol at university-affiliated events. The family's lawsuit also highlights the complex legal issues surrounding campus safety and liability.

The details

According to the Austin American-Statesman, the medical examiner could not confirm the suicide ruling to the San Antonio Express-News, but the autopsy report is expected to be released on Friday. Aguilera's family has hired high-profile attorney Tony Buzbee to file a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging the two university organizations overserved Aguilera at a Texas-versus-Texas A&M tailgate the night before her death.

  • On November 29, Brianna Aguilera fell from the 17th floor of a friend's apartment building near the University of Texas campus.
  • The Travis County Medical Examiner ruled Aguilera's death a suicide on February 13, 2026.

The players

Brianna Aguilera

A 19-year-old student whose death has been ruled a suicide by the Travis County Medical Examiner.

Tony Buzbee

A high-powered Houston attorney who has filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Aguilera's family.

Austin Blacks Rugby Club

A university organization that allegedly overserved Aguilera at a tailgate event the night before her death.

University of Texas Latin Economics and Business Association

A university organization that allegedly overserved Aguilera at a tailgate event the night before her death.

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What they’re saying

“We must get to the bottom of this tragedy and ensure that no other family has to endure such a devastating loss.”

— Tony Buzbee, Attorney for Brianna Aguilera's family

What’s next

The autopsy report on Brianna Aguilera's death is expected to be released on Friday, February 14, 2026.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for improved mental health support and responsible alcohol policies at universities, as well as the complex legal issues surrounding campus safety and liability.