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How to Enforce a Non-Compete Agreement in Austin, Texas After the 2023 FTC Proposed Ban

Business Contracts Law / Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff

Texas courts can enforce non-compete agreements if they meet the Texas Business & Commerce Code §15.50 requirements—even after the FTC’s 2023 proposed rule. In Austin, enforcement typically turns on whether the restriction is tied to an otherwise enforceable agreement and is reasonable in time, geography, and scope. This article explains how Austin employers can evaluate,

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How to Draft an Enforceable Non-Compete Agreement in Texas After the FTC Non-Compete Ban (2026 Guide)

Business Strategy / Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff

Texas non-competes are still enforceable in 2026 if they comply with the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act—even after the FTC’s rule targeting most worker non-competes. The practical reality is that Texas courts continue to scrutinize scope, geography, and consideration, and federal litigation over the FTC rule has shifted many employers toward narrower, trade-secret-focused covenants.

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How to Enforce a Non-Compete Clause in Texas After the FTC Non-Compete Ban: Contract Drafting and Litigation Checklist

Business Contracts Law / Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff

Texas courts can still enforce non-compete clauses under the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50) if they are ancillary to an enforceable agreement and reasonable in time, scope, and geography. The FTC’s 2024 non-compete rule created national uncertainty, but Texas enforcement remains driven primarily by state statute and

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