Non-Compete Agreements in Texas
How Texas law treats non-compete agreements, with the statute or official source.
Short answer: Enforceable if it is part of an otherwise enforceable agreement and is reasonable in time, geographic area and scope, restraining no more than needed to protect the employer's goodwill or other business interests. Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50
| Non-compete agreements | Enforceable if it is part of an otherwise enforceable agreement and is reasonable in time, geographic area and scope, restraining no more than needed to protect the employer's goodwill or other business interests. Special requirements apply to covenants involving physicians (for example, a buyout option and access to patient lists and records). Source: Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50 |
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FAQ
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Texas?
Enforceable if it is part of an otherwise enforceable agreement and is reasonable in time, geographic area and scope, restraining no more than needed to protect the employer's goodwill or other business interests. Special requirements apply to covenants involving physicians (for example, a buyout option and access to patient lists and records).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.