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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
The state of Texas has no law specifically regarding non-compete agreements. That means that the state courts might have to determine whether the agreement would hold up or not.
Whether or not a non-compete agreement is a legal and binding contract depends on the scope of the restrictions the agreement includes, precedents set in court decisions, and a variety of other factors.
Some state courts have found that non-compete agreements are enforceable only if someone sells a business and agrees not to compete with the new owner. Typically courts do not want to deprive employees of earning a living in their chosen fields, but they also want to protect companies. So, a non-compete agreement might be enforceable, but only if it is reasonable in scope and necessary to protect the company's interests.
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Texas Business and Commerce Code, Title 2, Chapter 15 Monopolies, Trusts, and Conspiracies in Restraint of Trade, Subchapter E, §15.50, Criteria for Enforceability of Covenants not to Compete.
Texas Business and Commerce Code, Title 2, Chapter 15 Monopolies, Trusts, and Conspiracies in Restraint of Trade, Subchapter E, §15.51, Procedures and Remedies in Actions to Enforce Covenants not to Compete.
Texas Business and Commerce Code, Title 2, Chapter 15 Monopolies, Trusts, and Conspiracies in Restraint of Trade, Subchapter E, §15.52, Preemption of Other Law
Texas Statutes, Business and Commerce Code Index