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How to Draft a Texas Noncompete Agreement That Holds Up Under the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act (2026)

Texas noncompete agreements are enforceable only if they satisfy the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act, including being “ancillary to or part of” an otherwise enforceable agreement and containing reasonable limits on time, geography, and scope. Because courts can reform (but may also limit fee recovery), careful drafting matters as much as enforceability. This article […]

How to Draft a Non-Compete Agreement That Complies With Texas Business and Commerce Code § 15.50 (2026 Update)

Business and Corporate Security / Jack Gilbert

Texas non-competes are enforceable only if they satisfy Texas Business & Commerce Code § 15.50, including being ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement and reasonable in scope. In 2026, Texas courts continue to scrutinize consideration, protectable interests, and overbreadth—and will reform some defective clauses. This update explains how to draft (and revise) a Texas-compliant non-compete

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