All political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their benefit. The faith of the people of Texas stands pledged to the preservation of a republican form of government, and, subject to this limitation only, they have at all times the inalienable right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think expedient. —Article 1: Section 2, Texas Constitution

According to Section 2 of the Texas Bill of Rights, Texans may alter the government so long as —

the government preserves the rights of the people of Texas

the people maintain their authority over government

the government stays a representative democracy

the people benefit from the actions of government