The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would prohibit imitation meat companies from using the word “meat” or “beef” to describe their products. The bill, HB 316, states that “beef” and “pork” are edible portions from cattle and swine carcasses and that “meat,” “beef,” “pork,” and “poultry” cannot be used to label or advertise food products that are cell-cultured, plant-based, or insect-based. If they are, the department of state health services will consider the products “misbranded.” The bill was passed by 124 to 21. Now it’s heading to the state Senate. “This is for those who choose to eat meat, but it’s also for those who choose to not eat meat,” said Republican state Rep. Brad Buckley, according to the Austin American-Statesman. Buckley is one of the authors of the bill. He said the most frequent call he has received is from vegetarians that support the …