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Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 134A.007

EFFECT ON OTHER LAW

Known as the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act

The act spans §§ 134–134 (9 sections).

Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case Thomas v. Hughes (2022)

Most recently applied in Thomas v. Hughes (March 2022)

Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 10 (S.B. 953), Sec. 1, eff

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(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), this chapter displaces conflicting tort, restitutionary, and other law of this state providing civil remedies for misappropriation of a trade secret.

(b) This chapter does not affect:

(1) contractual remedies, whether or not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret;

(2) other civil remedies that are not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret; or

(3) criminal remedies, whether or not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16), Sec. 12.10(19), eff. December 4, 2025.

(d) This chapter does not affect the disclosure of public information by a governmental body under Chapter 552, Government Code.

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.