Attorney Tony Buzbee Holds Press Conference on Death of Texas A&M Student Brianna Aguilera

• Houston attorney Tony Buzbee held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to discuss the death of Brianna Aguilera, a 19-year-old Texas A&M University student who fell to her death from a high-rise apartment building in Austin late last year, just hours after attending a tailgate connected to the Texas A&M–Texas rivalry football game.

Aguilera died in the early morning hours of November 29, 2025, after falling from a 17th-floor balcony at the 21 Rio apartment complex in Austin’s West Campus area. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene.

What Was Said at the Press Conference

During Tuesday’s press conference, Buzbee, who represents Aguilera’s family along with the Gamez Law Firm, challenged the initial conclusions reached by Austin police and said his team believes the investigation into her death was incomplete.

Buzbee announced that a civil lawsuit has been filed against two Austin-area organizations, alleging that Aguilera, who was under the legal drinking age, was illegally overserved alcohol during the events leading up to her death. Attorneys for the family said the lawsuit is intended to obtain additional information through civil discovery and to further examine whether alcohol played a significant role in what happened that night.

The legal team also cited what they described as unexplored or insufficiently examined witness information, including reports from a nearby resident who said she heard activity inside the apartment shortly before Aguilera fell. Buzbee criticized investigators for what he characterized as a rushed or limited inquiry.

Police Findings to Date

The Austin Police Department has previously stated that its investigation found no evidence of foul play. Police have said available evidence, including phone data and messages reviewed during the investigation, was consistent with suicide.

Authorities released a timeline indicating Aguilera attended a tailgate earlier in the evening, later arrived at the apartment building, and fell shortly after a phone call with her boyfriend. According to police, no one witnessed the fall.

Police have maintained that individuals interviewed during the investigation cooperated and that no criminal charges were warranted based on the evidence reviewed.

Medical Examiner Decision Still Pending

The Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet released an official determination on the cause and manner of Aguilera’s death. Officials have said toxicology testing and additional analysis are still pending, a process that can take several weeks.

Family Disputes Suicide Conclusion

Aguilera’s family has publicly rejected the conclusion that her death was a suicide, saying the findings do not align with what they know about her mental state and behavior. Her family has said they are seeking transparency and a more thorough review of the circumstances surrounding her death.

At the press conference, Buzbee said his team will continue its own investigation and pursue additional legal avenues if necessary.

Community Background

Aguilera was from Laredo, Texas, where she was raised and graduated from United High School before enrolling at Texas A&M University. Following her death, vigils and public viewings were held in Laredo as family, friends, and community members gathered to remember her.

What Happens Next

The civil lawsuit filed this week is expected to move forward in the coming months. Meanwhile, the medical examiner’s final ruling and any potential further action by law enforcement remain pending.