What was a political idea that was stated in the Texas Declaration of Independence? A. governments obtain their power to govern from the people
B. governments should not be overthrown.
C. new governments guarantee peace and happiness
D. governments run by a dictator are evil

A. governments obtain their power to govern from the people

Explanation:

The political idea that was stated in the Texas Declaration of Independence is that "governments obtain their power to govern from the people"

This is evident in the text of the Texas Declaration of Independence where it was stated among other things that "When a government has ceased to protect the lives, liberty, and property of the people, FROM WHOM ITS LEGITIMATE POWERS ARE DERIVED, and for the advancement of whose happiness it was instituted..."

The declaration was made in Washington on March 2nd 1836.

the answer is option a.