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Are Non-Competes Enforceable in Texas?

T. Maxwell Smith· October 15, 2026· 1 min read

Texas enforces reasonable non-competes — but 'reasonable' does a lot of work in that sentence.

Texas will enforce a non-compete that is reasonable in time, area, and scope and tied to a legitimate interest. Overbroad agreements get narrowed or struck.

Whether you are enforcing one or fighting one, the analysis is fact-specific and worth getting right before the dispute escalates.

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