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

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 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 Enforce a Non-Compete Agreement Against a Departing Sales Executive in Texas (2026 Legal Update)

Business Litigation / Jack Gilbert

A Texas employer can enforce a non-compete against a departing sales executive by proving it is ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement and reasonable in time, geography, and scope under Texas Business & Commerce Code §15.50. Texas courts scrutinize sales restrictions closely because customer relationships and confidential information are often the real protectable interests. This

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