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Community Property

Information about the division of property during divorce proceedings in Texas.

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Note Many new Texas laws took effect on September 1st, 2025. We are working on reviewing this page and making updates if needed. However, information may be out of date until our review is complete. For help locating current laws, ask a librarian.

Property Division Laws in Texas

Below you will find references to areas of the Texas Family Code that govern the division of community property during a divorce. During divorce proceedings, the court will determine how the community property will be divided.

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