Texas Employment Contract
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Texas Legal Requirements
Key TX statutes and obligations that apply to your employment contract.
Requirements
- Texas is an at-will employment state — either party can terminate at any time
- Texas minimum wage: $7.25/hour (federal minimum — Texas follows federal rate)
- Non-compete agreements are enforceable if: ancillary to otherwise enforceable agreement, reasonable in scope, time, and geography
- Covenants Not to Compete Act (CNCA): Texas Business & Commerce Code § 15.50
- Written employment contracts are not required but are strongly recommended
Restrictions & Limits
- Non-competes must be limited in time (typically 1-2 years) and geography to be enforceable
- Blue-penciling: Texas courts can modify overbroad non-competes rather than void them
- Tortious interference with employment is actionable in Texas
Official Statute References
Primary Texas statutes governing this document type.
Texas Employment Contract FAQ
Common questions about employment contracts under Texas law.
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Texas?
Yes, under the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act (§ 15.50), non-competes are enforceable if they are ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement (like an employment contract), and reasonable in time, geographic scope, and the activities restricted.
What is Texas's minimum wage?
Texas follows the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Texas does not have a state minimum wage above the federal level. However, many Texas cities and employers voluntarily pay higher wages.
Can Texas employers require non-disclosure agreements?
Yes. Texas courts routinely enforce properly drafted NDAs. Unlike non-competes, NDAs protecting legitimate trade secrets do not require the same ancillary agreement structure under the CNCA.
What notice is required before terminating employment in Texas?
Texas is an at-will state with no statutory notice requirement for private employers. However, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) requires 60 days' notice for mass layoffs of 50+ employees.
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