Mike, sorry to hear about the enforced vacation, but if you got o go anywhere, pick Texas.
Suggestion, pickup a copy of the weekend Dallas-Ft Worth news papers and scan the help wanted. You might try San Antonio too. I moved here from New Mexico 16 years ago after retiring. Check the tax laws and homeowners deductions, as well as the cost of living. It was like a $5,000 a year increase in spendable income for me to move. A buck is a buck, and better in your pocket then Obies Saudia Bank account. Goot shooting here too.
Good luck, and don't hesitate to contact any Texan, they be great folks. 4 more years and I get Naturalized!!!!

John P
FTC