Organic matter serves as a reservoir of nutrients and water in the soil, aids in reducing compaction and surface crusting, and increases water infiltration into the soil. Yet it's often ignored and neglected.
Similarly, evidence of voluntary intoxication will not excuse conduct that is otherwise negligent. Although intoxication affects a person's judgment, voluntary intoxication will not excuse negligent conduct, because it is the person's conduct, not his or her mental condition, that determines negligence.
Texas Negligence Laws Texas Negligence Laws Failing to exercise the degree of care expected of someone in order to minimize the risk of harm to another is considered negligence, the legal basis for many personal injury cases.