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How to Draft a Texas Non-Compete Agreement for a Small Business in 2026 Under the FTC Rule Changes

Business and Professional Services / Jack Gilbert

Texas non-competes are enforceable in 2026 only if they satisfy the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act—yet many will be functionally unusable if the FTC’s non-compete rule is in effect. Small businesses must draft with both Texas statutory requirements and fast-moving federal litigation risk in mind. This article explains how to structure a Texas non-compete […]

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How to Draft an Enforceable Non-Compete Agreement in Texas (2026 Update for Small Businesses)

Texas non-compete agreements are enforceable only if they are ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement and contain reasonable limits on time, geography, and scope under Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50. Small businesses use them to protect customer relationships, confidential know-how, and key employees without risking an invalid, overbroad contract. This 2026 update explains