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How to Enforce a Non-Compete Agreement in Texas After the 2023 FTC Rule Challenges

Texas employers can still enforce non-compete agreements under the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act—even as the FTC’s 2023–2024 federal rulemaking and court challenges created uncertainty nationally. The key is proving the covenant is “ancillary to or part of” an otherwise enforceable agreement and is reasonable in scope, time, and geography. This article explains enforceability […]

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

Business Contracts Law / Jack Gilbert

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 Enforce a Non-Compete Agreement in Dallas, Texas After an Employee Joins a Competitor

Business Litigation / Jack Gilbert

In Dallas, Texas, a non-compete is enforceable only if it’s ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement and reasonable in time, geographic area, and scope under Texas Business & Commerce Code § 15.50. When an employee joins a competitor, enforcement usually turns on quick evidence preservation and a fast request for injunctive relief in Dallas County

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How to Enforce a Non-Compete Agreement in Texas for a Sales Employee in 2026

Business Contracts / Jack Gilbert

Texas courts generally enforce a sales-employee non-compete only if it is ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement and “reasonable” in time, geography, and scope under Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50. In 2026, the fastest path to enforcement is usually a targeted temporary restraining order (TRO) followed by a temporary injunction, supported by clean

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

Business Strategy / Jack Gilbert

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 Agreement in Texas After the 2024 FTC Noncompete Rule: What Employers Need to Know

Business Litigation / Jack Gilbert

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.

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How to Draft a Legally Enforceable Non-Compete Agreement for a Texas-Based Employee in 2026

Business and Legal Services / Jack Gilbert

A Texas non-compete is enforceable in 2026 only if it is ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement and contains reasonable limits on time, geography, and scope under Texas Business & Commerce Code § 15.50. Because Texas law is highly fact-specific, small drafting mistakes can turn a non-compete into an expensive, unenforceable document. This article explains

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How to Draft an Enforceable Non-Compete Agreement for Texas Employees in 2026 Under the FTC Rule Changes

Business Law and Legal Compliance / Jack Gilbert

Texas non-competes remain enforceable in 2026 only if they satisfy the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act (TCCNCA) and can be justified under the FTC’s evolving federal posture. Employers face heightened scrutiny because FTC rule changes and ongoing litigation have narrowed the practical room for broad restraints. This article explains how to draft a Texas

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How to Enforce a Non-Compete Agreement in Texas After the FTC Noncompete Ban: Key Exceptions and Contract Drafting Tips

Business Contracts / Jack Gilbert

Texas employers can still enforce non-compete agreements under the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act—even as the FTC’s 2024 noncompete rule faces major court challenges and limited, shifting effect. Businesses in Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and across Texas are reassessing restrictive covenants amid heightened scrutiny. This article explains Texas enforcement requirements, key exceptions

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How to Draft an Enforceable Non-Compete Agreement in Texas for a Sales Employee (2026 Update)

Business Contracts / Jack Gilbert

A Texas non-compete for a sales employee is enforceable only if it’s ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement and contains reasonable limits on time, geography, and scope under Texas Business & Commerce Code § 15.50. Because sales roles involve customer relationships and pricing intelligence, Texas courts scrutinize whether the restrictions match the employee’s actual territory

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