AUSTIN, Texas â Plant-based and other meatless products could be accused of misleading consumers under a bill approved in the Texas House on Monday. Texas is the latest state to debate measures that would prohibit foods that donât contain animal products from using words like âmeatâ or âbeefâ in their name. The bill, which was approved after a brief but divisive debate, needs one more vote in the House to advance to the Texas Senate. Rep. Brad Buckley said his bill would protect consumers, including vegetarians and vegans, from buying something by mistake. âThis is for those who choose to eat meat, but itâs also for those who choose to not eat meat,â said Buckley, a Killeen Republican who also helps run a small cattle operation, according to The Austin-American Statesman.