Texas employers can still enforce a non-compete agreement in 2026—but only if it meets the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act and survives heightened scrutiny after the FTC’s 2024 noncompete rule. The federal rule is tied up in litigation and does not automatically erase every Texas non-compete, especially for sale-of-business covenants and certain senior roles. […]
Florida non-competes remain enforceable under Fla. Stat. § 542.335, but the FTC’s 2024 final rule would ban most new non-competes nationwide if it takes effect after ongoing litigation. Florida employers and executives still need agreements that satisfy Florida’s “legitimate business interest” and reasonableness requirements. This article explains how to draft an enforceable Florida non-compete now,
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Texas non-compete agreements remain enforceable in 2026 if they comply with the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act and are narrowly tailored, but employers must also track ongoing federal FTC non-compete litigation and any applicable injunctions. The FTC’s 2024 final rule changed the compliance conversation nationwide, even where state law traditionally favors well-drafted restraints. This
