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What techonology led to growth of the meatpacking industry in Texas?

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Refrigerated cold railroad cars

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The refrigerated rail road car.

Railroads and commercial farming led to growth in Texas industry. The invention of the refrigerated railroad car allowed Texas beef to be shipped far away without spoiling.This, in turn, led to the development of major urban industrial centers in the state.

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