How did refrigeration change the cattle industry in Texas? It led to the decline of the Shawnee Trail It led to the decline of the Shawnee Trail It meant that Texas slaughterhouses now had to be near markets. It meant that Texas slaughterhouses now had to be near markets. It led to the development of a meatpacking industry in Texas. It led to the development of a meatpacking industry in Texas. It led to the era of large cattle drives