Smaller houses could have impact in Hays County

The tiny homes movement that has swept the nation is becoming more prevalent in Texas, and new communities in Austin are beginning to influence the future of home builders in Hays County.

In January 2018, the Hays Free Press reported plans for a developer to bring a tiny home community to Kyle. Nine months later, the dream is still alive and 400 micro estates will soon call Kyle home.

Tiny homes typically range around 400 to 600 square feet and from...