SH 135 was designated on June 22, 1928, from Troup to the Rusk County line.

[2] On March 19, 1930, it was extended to Gladewater, replacing SH 15A.

On October 27, 1953, an extension to Jacksonville along FM 347 was signed but not designated.

The extension to Jacksonville was official designated on August 29, 1990, completing the current route and cancelling this section of FM 347.

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