You will follow the laws of where you file for divorce. It sounds as though you both would prefer to file for divorce in Texas since you have more contacts with the state. However, both California and Texas are community property states, and will likely reach the same outcome regarding the distribution of property and child custody. In a community property state, all property acquired during the marriage is considered to be community property. Therefore, the court willl attempt to divide the property equally upon divorce. For more information about filing for divorce in California, visit http://www.courts.ca.gov/1033.htm. For information about the requirements to file for divorce in Texas, read http://www.freelegalaid.com/nav/texas/divorce/article/filing-divorce-texas.