Texans Take on Cupcakes -- "Bring 'Em On"

Texas Lawmakers Allow Cupcakes in Schools

Amid tense debate over education funding, Texas House members paused to take up a matter dear to school kids everywhere: cupcakes.

Legislators in an unanimous vote Wednesday cleared the way for public school students to once again nibble on the sweet treats -- complete with candy sprinkles -- to celebrate their birthdays.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs, whose agency oversees the state's school lunch program, imposed new healthy food rules beginning this academic year aimed at limiting or eliminating junk food and food that competes with cafeteria fare.

Isn't this just what you want your government interferring into, what your child eats for lunch??