Two technology industry groups filed suit Wednesday in an effort to strike down a new Texas law that will let social media users sue if they or their opinions are blocked from view or removed. House Bill 20 — inspired by complaints that conservatives are frequently censored online — also will give the state attorney general the power to sue social media companies on behalf of affected users once the law takes effect Dec. 2. Governor Greg Abbott, surrounded by Republican lawmakers, praised HB 20 when he signed it into law two weeks ago, saying the measure will let improperly blocked users return online.

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