Texas Constitution of 1861
(Civil War Republic
of Texas Constitution)
Article 1, Section 1
"All
Political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded
on their authority, and instituted for their benefit; and they have at all times
the inalienable right to alter, reform, or abolish their form of government, in
such manner as they may think expedient; and, therefore, no government or authority
can exist or exercise power within the State of Texas, without the consent of
the people thereof previously given; nor after that consent be withdrawn."
Article I. -- Bill of Rights. Section 1, 1861 Texas Constitution.
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