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Elections for cities and special districts are nonpartisan, and most are organized as either at-large or single-member districts. The increased use of single-member districts; greater pluralism; and the growing number, organization, and political activity of minority Texans are changing the face of local governments. Formal rules and socioeconomic change help shape the way government works, including who wins and who loses. City governments focus primarily on delivering basic services—police and fire protection, streets, water, sewer and sanitation, and often parks and recreation. They also regulate important aspects of our lives, such as construction and food service sanitation. The two major sources of revenue for cities are property taxes and the sales tax. Counties rely primarily on property taxes. Both cities and counties are having a difficult time as they face increasing demands for services from their citizens, the state, and the national government. As a result, local governments are utilizing fees and taking on debt because of limited revenue sources.