Texas Employment Contract PDF
Texas at a glance: Non-Compete Enforceability: Enforceable if reasonable (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50) · Wage Payment Frequency: At least semi-monthly for non-exempt · Governing Law: Texas Labor Code / Common Law
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Employment Contracts in Texas
Texas is a strongly at-will state, and employment contracts are governed by common law and the Texas Labor Code.
Texas allows non-compete clauses if they are ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement (such as an agreement providing trade secrets or specialized training) and are reasonable in time, geography, and scope (Texas Business & Commerce Code § 15.50).
Texas Employment Contract — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Texas Rule |
|---|---|
| Non-Compete Enforceability | Enforceable if reasonable (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50) |
| Wage Payment Frequency | At least semi-monthly for non-exempt |
| Governing Law | Texas Labor Code / Common Law |
Texas Legal Requirements
- Non-competes must be signed in exchange for "valuable consideration" (such as confidential business information).
- Employers must pay wages semi-monthly for hourly employees and monthly for exempt employees under the Texas Payday Law.
Texas Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Texas legal resources or your state legislature's official website.