What is the greatest challenge currently facing the state of Texas? Sheriff Oscar Lopez thinks that education is the state's most overwhelming issue. He also states “These kids nowadays think that they don't have to graduate. In their mind they think oil rigs, construction worker, instead of lawyer, doctor. They want to break their back in the burning sun, working paycheck to paycheck, over making double or triple sitting at a desk in the air condition.” After being ask what his views were concerning immigration He calmly said, “If an illegal immigrant meet the requirements then go for it, but I don’t feel that we should feel sorry for the illegal immigrant if after being here for (x) amount of years and doesn’t regulate his/her citizenship then shame on them. This is why I express education illegal immigrants once here should educate themselves as much as possible and about everything." These young adults don’t quite understand what a privilege it is to have access to so much knowledge. There are many only wishing for half the freedom. I had the pleasure of talking to an illegal immigrant. Her name was Teresa Carrillo. She has worked all her life, mostly in restaurants and maid services. She mentions that she is very respectful of the law and teaches he children to do the same. Over the years she has taught herself to read and write English. Mrs. Carrillo doesn’t seem to understand why the state chooses not to accept illegal immigrants as equals but are more than will to accept their money and services. After being ask what is the greatest challenge facing Texas? She responded, without thinking,” deportation of illegal immigrants whom have established a permanent life and career for themselves”. A mother of 4 boys and 2 girls, whom takes pride in buying clothes and toys in thrift stores and garage sales. Listening to her childhood stories and vowing that her children will never experience anything close to the childh