Dallas lawyer Barry Hersh reviews non-competition agreements on behalf of individuals on a flat fee and hourly basis. Yes, a company can prevent you from working for a competitor in Texas if you have signed a valid and enforceable noncompete agreement.What is a Non-Compete? Competition agreement is a restriction on an employee's ability to work in their particular field. Call (214) 528-6500 - Rob Wiley, P.C. is dedicated to serving our clients with a range of legal services including Employment and Discrimination cases. In Texas, there is no prohibition against binding an independent contractor to a noncompete agreement. Compete agreement restricts a person's ability to compete in the same industry, within a geographic area, for a specified duration of time. Texas law requires that a covenant not to compete must be part of or ancillary to an otherwise enforceable employment agreement.