Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said on Sunday that he was working on a bill with legislators in his state to prevent big tech companies taking action to moderate user content based on their political viewpoint. “We are working with Sen. [Bryan] Hughes on legislation to prevent social media providers like Facebook & Twitter from cancelling conservative speech,” Abbott said in a statement on Twitter. His announcement follows Florida’s move to pass legislation that would penalize social media companies that de-platform candidates during an election. The proposed law would fine companies $100,000 a day until the candidate’s access to the platform is restored. Florida will also require companies who promote a candidate to record such endorsements as a political campaign contribution at the state’s election commission. Several states are taking steps to protect the free flow of speech and prevent Silicon Valley companies from using their monopoly to police speech that they …