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New Friends New Life Names Its 2026 ProtectHER Honorees: Trey’s Law Advocate, Toyota-Baker Botts Clinic, Jensen Project Founder
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· August 27, 2026
· 1 min read
Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. In memory of her brother, Elizabeth Carlock Phillips of Dallas passionately advocated for passage of Trey’s Law, which took effect in 2025. Now the Dallas nonprofit New Friends New Life will honor that work with one of its 202...
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Key takeaway In memory of her brother, Elizabeth Carlock Phillips of Dallas passionately advocated for passage of Trey’s Law, which took effect in 2025.
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The recognition of Elizabeth Carlock Phillips as a 2026 ProtectHER award honoree by New Friends New Life highlights the impact of local advocacy on statewide policy. As a Dallas resident, Phillips' efforts to pass Trey's Law demonstrate the city's role in driving legislative change in Texas. The law, which took effect in 2025, is a testament to the power of community-driven initiatives. New Friends New Life's acknowledgment of Phillips' work, along with the Toyota-Baker Botts Clinic and the Jensen Project Founder, showcases the diverse range of individuals and organizations in Dallas working to create positive change. This award also underscores the city's commitment to addressing social issues, reflecting the values of its residents and the mission of local nonprofits like New Friends New Life, which is served by the Dallas Independent School District and operates within the greater Dallas metro area.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 27, 2026 ·
Source: Dallas Innovates ·
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What is this story about? Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. In memory of her brother, Elizabeth Carlock Phillips of Dallas passionately advocated for passage of Trey’s Law, which took effect in 2025. Now the Dallas nonprofit New Friends New Life will honor that work with one of its 202...
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