Texas A&M Student's Death Ruled Suicide, Family Disputes Findings

Brianna Aguilera's family attorney calls medical examiner's conclusion 'flawed' and criticizes police investigation

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Travis County Medical Examiner has determined that Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera died by suicide after falling from an Austin high-rise in November 2025. However, the teen's family is forcefully challenging the ruling, with their attorney calling the conclusion 'flawed' and criticizing the police investigation as 'shoddy'.

Why it matters

Aguilera's death has sparked an outpouring of support for her family, as well as questions about the handling of the investigation by the Austin Police Department. The family's lawsuit aims to compel a more thorough investigation and uncover answers about the circumstances surrounding Aguilera's tragic passing.

The details

Aguilera, 19, died after falling from a high-rise apartment after a Texas A&M vs. University of Texas football tailgate at around 1 a.m. on November 29, 2025. Police initially concluded her death was a suicide, citing a suicide note and suicidal texts to friends on the night of her death. However, the family's attorney, Tony Buzbee, has criticized the police investigation, alleging they failed to review phone records, interview all witnesses, secure video footage, and follow through on leads identified by the family.

  • Brianna Aguilera died on November 29, 2025 after falling from a high-rise apartment.
  • The Travis County Medical Examiner released its final autopsy report ruling Aguilera's death a suicide in February 2026.

The players

Brianna Aguilera

A 19-year-old Texas A&M student who died after falling from a high-rise apartment in Austin in November 2025.

Tony Buzbee

The attorney representing Brianna Aguilera's family, who is disputing the medical examiner's ruling and criticizing the police investigation.

Austin Police Department

The law enforcement agency that initially investigated Brianna Aguilera's death and concluded it was a suicide, a finding that Buzbee has criticized as 'shoddy'.

Travis County Medical Examiner

The medical examiner's office that ruled Brianna Aguilera's death a suicide, a conclusion that the family's attorney has called 'flawed'.

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What they’re saying

“Since Brianna Aguilera tragically lost her life, there has been an overwhelming amount of love and support for Brianna and her family. There has also been an overwhelming amount of criticism concerning the authorities for their handling of the investigation surrounding her death.”

— Tony Buzbee, Attorney for Brianna Aguilera's family (FOX 7 Austin)

“To be clear. The Austin Police Department's 'investigation' fell woefully short. Brianna deserved better. Her family deserves better.”

— Tony Buzbee, Attorney for Brianna Aguilera's family (FOX 7 Austin)

What’s next

The Buzbee Law Firm has filed a lawsuit related to Brianna Aguilera's death, which the attorneys say will allow the family to put witnesses under oath, subpoena records, and compel cooperation of potential witnesses in order to perform a more thorough investigation.

The takeaway

Brianna Aguilera's tragic death has raised questions about the handling of the investigation by the Austin Police Department and the medical examiner's conclusion, with the family's attorney alleging a 'flawed' process that failed to uncover all the facts surrounding the 19-year-old's passing.