Ryan,
I think your plan sounds like a great one. You said it yourself, you are still young, and now is the time to chase your dreams.
I think that the decision to move back to Texas is the best possible thing you could do...it's been obvious that your heart is there. Plus, I think having a good support system close by goes a long way toward helping us through those down times.
So you go for that brass ring, Ryan!!! You deserve all the best things life has to offer.
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Ryan}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Jo