Misty Schultz is a general education major transferring towards psychology. She is motivated to participate more in politics to make the future better for her children and teaches them the importance of voting. Something that surprised her was how interest groups can make a difference by joining together. An important political issue is fracking, as it poses risks to the environment and fresh water supply. Texas plays a large role in the federal government through its large judicial system that practices the most executions, border control and immigration issues, and influence on criminal justice policies. Misty has learned the importance of getting involved and facts about the prison system and education funding.