Absolutely. Texas businesses can and should continue to protect their interests through legally compliant nonsolicitation and nondisclosure agreements. The key is ensuring that these agreements are drafted to meet legal standards for reasonableness and necessity.
Under Texas law, a non-disclosure agreement is enforceable even if it is coupled with an unenforceable non compete agreement or invalid non-solicitation provision.
Generally, NDAs will be enforced by a court, but some statutes and public policy may prevent the enforcement of an NDA. For example, many NDAs will be voided or partially so regarding criminal acts. Often NDAs may be unenforceable unless certain procedural requirements are met.
Texas is a non-disclosure state because no law exists that requires disclosure as is the case in other states.
How Do I File a Nondisclosure in Texas? Acquire a nondisclosure order form. Complete the documentation and file it with the same court that first heard the case. Wait for the court to arrange the hearing date or share details about how the applicant can organize one.
disclosure order is obtained by making a motion to a judge, along with your criminal record and documentation demonstrating your eligibility. An order covers only a single criminal matter, but you may seek multiple orders if you qualify for each on an individual basis.