Texas small businesses can enforce non-competes in 2026 only if the agreement is “ancillary to or part of” an otherwise enforceable agreement and the restrictions are reasonable in time, geography, and scope. The most common failure point is drafting broad restrictions without tying them to trade secrets, confidential information, or specialized training. This article explains […]
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
Texas non-competes are enforceable only if they are “ancillary to” an otherwise enforceable agreement and contain reasonable limits on time, geography, and scope. For key employees in Texas, the fastest path to enforceability is tying the restriction to trade secrets, confidential information, or specialized training supported by clear consideration. This 2026 update explains how to
