Gonzales v. Norris of Houston, Inc.

CIRE, Justice.

This is an appeal from an order temporarily enjoining appellant John Gonzales from competing with appellees Norris of Houston, Inc., et al [Norris] in the hairdressing business. The injunction was issued pursuant to a noncompetition clause which appel-lees are attempting to enforce through this suit. We affirm.

Appellant attended Norris of Houston Barber College and in 1969, after completing his schooling, entered into an employment contract with appellees. The contract contained the following language:

EMPLOYEE covenants that he will not in Harris County, Texas, within three (3)…