In Texas, all property is considered community property unless it is proven to be the separate property of one party or the other. Community property will usually include: All real estate acquired during the course of the marriage no matter how the names on the title are listed. This includes real estate that may be located in another state if, at the time it was acquired, it would have been considered community property under the laws of Texas. All property, like furniture, cars and even the family pet are community property. Wages and other forms of compensation paid for work performed that was earned by each party during the course of the marriage. Value of a small business or professional practice started during the marriage. This includes the commercial good will of the business or practice and often requires expert analysis to determine the value.