Non-Compete Agreement in Texas

Texas Requirements

• Must be ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement (employment, sale, etc.)
• Reasonable limits on time (typically 6 months to 2 years), geographic area, and activities
• Must protect a legitimate business interest (trade secrets, goodwill, confidential information)
• Court may reform an overbroad restriction rather than invalidate it (§ 15.51(c))
• Special rules apply to physician non-competes — must allow buy-out and patient access (§ 15.50(b))

How to Complete This Form

1. 1Obtain a blank quitclaim deed form that complies with your state's requirements.
2. 2Enter the full legal name and address of the grantor (the person transferring the property).
3. 3Enter the full legal name and address of the grantee (the person receiving the property).
4. 4Include the complete legal description of the property (obtained from the current deed or county records).
5. 5Sign the deed in the presence of a notary public and any required witnesses.
6. 6File the deed with the county recorder's office along with any required transfer tax forms and fees.
7. 7Keep a copy of the recorded deed for your records.

Non-Compete Agreement in Other States

Other Forms in Texas