Texas Non-Compete Agreement
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Texas Legal Requirements
Key TX statutes and obligations that apply to your non-compete agreement.
Requirements
- Governed by Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act (Business & Commerce Code § 15.50)
- Must be ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement
- Must be reasonable in time (courts typically allow 1-2 years), geography, and scope of activity
- Courts can modify overbroad covenants ('blue pencil' doctrine) rather than void them
- Consideration required — continued employment alone may not be sufficient in all cases
Restrictions & Limits
- Scope cannot be broader than necessary to protect a legitimate business interest
- Geographic area must correlate to actual business operations
- Courts balance employer's interest against undue hardship to the employee
Official Statute References
Primary Texas statutes governing this document type.
Texas Non-Compete Agreement FAQ
Common questions about non-compete agreements under Texas law.
How long can a Texas non-compete last?
Texas courts typically enforce non-competes up to 2 years. Agreements longer than 2 years are more scrutinized but can be enforceable if the business interest justifies it. Courts can reduce an unreasonable duration under the blue-pencil doctrine.
What geographic scope is reasonable for a Texas non-compete?
The geographic area must match the employer's actual operational area. A Dallas-based company can likely enforce a non-compete within Dallas-Fort Worth. National restrictions may only be upheld for senior executives with truly national exposure.
Can Texas courts modify an overbroad non-compete?
Yes. Unlike some states that void overbroad non-competes entirely, Texas courts can reform ('blue pencil') the agreement to make it reasonable and then enforce the modified version.
What consideration is required for a Texas non-compete?
A non-compete must be ancillary to an enforceable agreement — typically an employment contract that gives the employee something of value: a job offer, raise, promotion, access to trade secrets, or specialized training.
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