The case spurred legislative change in Texas (HB 4265, enacted 2024) that expands mandatory reporting requirements for missing‑minor alerts, and it inspired the formation of the , a nonprofit that provides crisis counseling, legal aid, and scholarship funds to families of missing or murdered youth. 2. Background – Who Was Payton Preslee? | Detail | Information | |--------|--------------| | Full Name | Payton Marie Preslee | | Date of Birth | March 22 2004 | | Residence | 842 Oakridge Drive, Midland, TX | | Family | Mother – Lisa Preslee (single parent); older brother – Ethan Preslee (22) | | Education | Junior at Midland High School , GPA 3.6, varsity soccer captain | | Community Involvement | Volunteer at Midland Youth Shelter , member of the STEM Club | | Social Media Presence | Active on Instagram (≈3,500 followers) and TikTok (≈4,200 followers) – posted regularly about soccer, school, and community service |