Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Texas?

Yes, but with strict requirements. Under Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50, a non-compete must be ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement, supported by consideration beyond just employment, and reasonable in time (typically 2 years max), geography, and scope. Texas courts will reform overly broad non-competes rather than void them.

How does Texas community property law affect contracts?

Texas is a community property state, meaning business assets, equity, and IP acquired during marriage may be community property. This can affect IP assignments, equity grants, and partnership interests. Our templates include provisions addressing these considerations.

What are the security deposit rules in Texas?

Under Texas Property Code § 92.103, landlords must return the security deposit within 30 days of the tenant vacating and providing a forwarding address, with an itemized list of deductions. Bad faith retention can result in penalties of $100 plus three times the wrongfully withheld amount.

Is workers' compensation required in Texas?

No. Texas is one of the few states where workers' compensation insurance is optional. However, employers who don't carry it lose important common-law defenses against employee injury claims.

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Enforceable Non-Competes

Non-compete agreements meeting Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50 requirements — ancillary to an enforceable agreement, with reasonable scope.

Community Property State

Business assets acquired during marriage may be community property. Templates address IP assignments and equity considerations.

At-Will Employment

Employment contracts comply with Texas at-will doctrine and the Texas Payday Law for wage payment requirements.

DTPA Consumer Protection

Service agreements include proper DTPA acknowledgments to avoid deceptive trade practices liability.

Series LLC Support

Texas Business Organizations Code § 101.601 allows unique Series LLC structures with separate liability per series.

Tenant Protections

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Texas contract types

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Non-Disclosure Agreement

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Texas Non-Disclosure Agreement

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Texas Freelance Contract

Lease Agreement

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Texas Lease Agreement

Service Agreement

Professional service contracts with clear deliverables, timelines, and liability provisions.

Texas Service Agreement

Employment Agreement

Employment contracts with state-specific wage, benefit, and termination requirements.

Texas Employment Agreement

Independent Contractor Agreement

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Texas Independent Contractor Agreement

Key Texas statutes

Important laws that govern contracts in Texas.

Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act (TUTSA)
Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §§ 134A.001–134A.008
Governs trade secret protection and remedies in Texas.
Non-Compete Statute
Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50
Sets enforceability requirements for non-compete agreements.
Texas Property Code
Tex. Prop. Code § 92
Landlord-tenant protections covering security deposits, repairs, and habitability.
Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA)
Tex. Bus. & Com. Code §§ 17.41–17.63
Consumer protection law that can apply to service contracts with treble damages for violations.

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