AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2, the education savings account (ESA) program, into law on Saturday afternoon, creating the nation's largest day-one school choice program.

After previous failed attempts, alleged threats against Republican House members, and a call from President Donald Trump, Abbott will finally get one of his top priorities across the finish line.

The front lawn of the Governor's Mansion was filled with Texans from around the state who drove in to witness the historic piece of legislation. A spokesperson for the Governor's Office said it received 1,400 RSVPs for the signing.

The governor was joined alongside the authors of the bill, State Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, and State Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, as well as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock. A school choice advocate and private school director are also listed to make comments at the signing.

Editor's Note: The above video is KXAN's previous coverage of Senate Bill 2 when it passed in the Texas Senate.

Abbott took the time to thank members of his staff, parents around the state, and lawmakers who were able to finally get this piece of........

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