Ann Taggart, Petitioner v. George Taggart, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that military retirement benefits are community property even if not yet vested at the time of divorce and that Ann Taggart is entitled to one-half of her former husband's retirement pay. The Court reversed the Court of Civil Appeals and reformed the trial court's judgment to reflect the correct fractional interest. Justice Yarbrough dissented, arguing the rule should apply only prospectively.