Texas Non-Compete Enforceability Chain-of-Thought Analysis Prompt
A six-step chain-of-thought prompt that walks the AI through Texas non-compete enforceability under Tex. Bus. & Com. Code 15.50 with a final confidence rating.
The Prompt
Expected Output
A step-by-step enforceability analysis of the non-compete clause under Texas law, ending with a high/medium/low confidence rating.
Usage Notes
Paste the actual non-compete clause text below the prompt. The chain-of-thought structure makes the AI's reasoning visible so you can audit each step. Do not rely on the confidence rating without independent verification.
Originally featured in: Prompt Engineering for Lawyers: The Complete 2026 Guide
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