Texas declaration of independence (March 2, 1836) “When a government has ceased to protect the lives, liberty and property of the people... it is the right of the people to abolish such government, and create another one that will secure their future welfare and happiness. General Santa Anna has overturned the constitution of his country, and now offers us the cruel option either to abandon our homes, or submit to the most intolerable of all tyranny. ...It has refused to secure the right of trial by jury, and the only safe guarantee for the life, liberty and property of the citizen. ...It denies us the right of worshipping the Almighty as we want to It has demanded that we-give up our arms, which are essential to our defense ..It has invaded our country both by sea and by land, with intent to lay to waste our territory, and drive us from our homes... Add a quote from the document here that represents the point of view of the author.