SY 2009-2010 TPSNP Amendments will be effective August 1, 2009. Highlights of the Amendments include:  

• Nutrition Standards: Schools must eliminate deep-fat frying as a method of on-site preparation for foods served as part of reimbursable school meals, a la carte, snack lines and competitive foods. Transition period for extensive equipment or facility changes ends.
• Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value (FMNV): High Schools my not serve or provide access for students to FMNV and all other forms of candy at any time anywhere on school premises until the end of the last scheduled class.  

Complete details and information pertaining to the SY 2009-10 Amendments are available here: Texas Public School Nutrition Policy - SY 2009 - 10 Amendment - Effective August 1, 2009

Regarding USDA's Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value (FMNV) Exemption List:

Foods and beverages that have been exempt from the FMNV regulation are not equally exempt from the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy (TPSNP).  This means that all exempted foods must meet TPSNP standards if they are to be served or made available to students of school campuses. Please see the Policy Clarification section of the Web site available at: www.squaremeals.org/fn/render/channel/items/0,1249,2348_2351_0_0,00.html