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Must-Have Business Contracts for Texas Entrepreneurs


Starting or growing a business in Texas comes with big decisions and even bigger responsibilities. One of the most essential — yet often overlooked — tools in your legal toolkit are contracts. Many entrepreneurs don’t consider contracts until a problem arises — but by then, it may be too late. Without properly drafted agreements, you’re putting your business, finances, and peace of mind at risk. At FOREVER LEGAL, we help Texas entrepreneurs secure the legal protections they need to grow confidently and sustainably. Smart business owners don’t wait for legal trouble — they prevent it. Here’s how.

Foundational Contracts for Every Business

If you have an LLC — even a single-member one — an operating agreement is essential. It governs ownership, profit distribution, and internal processes.

Key Provisions We Include:

  • Ownership percentages
  • Profit and loss allocations
  • Member buyout or dissolution procedures

This agreement defines roles, contributions, and decision-making authority between business partners. A strong partnership agreement can prevent disputes and clarify exit strategies.

Corporations are required to adopt bylaws that govern meetings, officer appointments, and voting rights. We ensure your bylaws are clear, practical, and aligned with state compliance requirements.

Hiring an employee without a written agreement creates risk. Our employment contracts define:

  • Job duties and compensation structure
  • Confidentiality and intellectual property rights
  • Termination procedures
  • Non-solicitation (where applicable under Texas law)

Contracts for Outside Relationships

This clarifies that a person is not an employee and avoids misclassification issues. Our contracts outline:

  • Scope of work and deliverables
  • Payment structure
  • Deadlines and responsibilities

NDAs protect confidential business information. We tailor them to specify:

  • What information is protected
  • How it may be used
  • Duration of confidentiality

Texas enforces these clauses only if they’re reasonable. We ensure they:

  • Are geographically and temporally limited
  • Protect legitimate business interests
  • Are properly integrated into enforceable agreements

When dealing with third-party service providers or suppliers, we ensure your agreements cover:

  • Pricing and payment terms
  • Delivery schedules
  • Responsibilities and scope of service
  • Termination and dispute resolution procedures

These are critical for project-based or recurring client work. Our MSAs include:

  • Defined scope and exclusions
  • Project timelines and payment milestones
  • Ownership of work product
  • Dispute resolution procedures

If your website collects personal data, you are legally required to post a privacy policy. We ensure compliance with Texas law and federal standards. Terms of use protect your site content and limit your liability.

If you hire creatives, you do not legally own their work unless an IP assignment agreement is signed. We draft these to ensure full ownership transfers to you.

Work With a Texas Business Lawyer Who Gets It

  • Why Templates Aren’t Enough. Generic online contracts often miss key Texas legal requirements and fail to address your specific business needs. We craft custom agreements that align with your goals, industry, and daily operations.

  • FOREVER LEGAL: Strategic Legal Support, Not Just Paperwork. We don’t just draft documents — we partner with you to understand your business, identify risks, and create contracts that protect your interests, reduce liability, and support long-term growth.

Conclusion: Build a Strong Legal Foundation

You’ve worked hard to build your business — don’t leave it vulnerable. Contracts aren’t just protection; they’re the framework for sustainable growth. At FOREVER LEGAL, we create legally sound, customized agreements that help you operate with confidence and clarity. Let us help you put the right protections in place. To learn more, we invite you to schedule a consultation with FOREVER LEGAL by visiting our consultation page. Our mission is to deliver personalized, sophisticated advocacy designed to address your unique needs. We encourage you to stay informed about our latest insights and updates by subscribing to our mailing list. Additionally, explore our Resource Center for comprehensive, downloadable Elite Guidebooks on business law, probate and estate planning, and guardianship law.

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