Texas Governor Signs Law Allowing Users to Sue Social Media Companies Over Suspensions

Texas Governor Signs Law Allowing Users to Sue Social Media Companies Over Suspensions
Texas Gov Greg Abbott signs Senate Bill 1, also known as the election integrity bill, into law in Tyler, Texas, on Sept. 7, 2021. LM Otero/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill passed by the GOP-led legislature that is designed to stop social media companies from censoring users based on their political statements or viewpoints.

The measure was introduced earlier this year but was delayed when dozens of Democrat state lawmakers left the state to deny Republicans quorum and block the passage of a voting overhaul bill that Abbott, a Republican, signed several days ago.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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