We draft, defend, review, and enforce non-compete agreements for Texas employers, executives, and physicians. The answer is: Yes, they can be.To be binding, noncompete agreements in Texas must follow current legislation, case law, and contract standards. Unlock the complexities of Texas NonCompete Agreements. Our guide covers enforceability, loopholes, and FAQs. Getting out of a noncompete agreement in Texas is a complicated process that requires understanding how non-compete clauses are enforced. Second, the agreement must be enforceable under contract law principles. Texas law requires a noncompete to be "ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement. Texas has a specific state law that addresses noncompete agreements. Second, the agreement must be enforceable under contract law principles.