 On September 26, 1939, the western section from Crockett to Ratcliff was reassigned to SH 7.On October 30, 1939, before signage was changed, SH 103 extended east to Milam, replacing SH 293 (note that SH 103 was to be taken over by SH 293 on September 26, 1939).By 1940, sections around Lufkin were completed, but did not connect to earthen roads to the west.