1. (a) A release from liability submitted in compliance with the provisions of the Act must be signed before a notary public or two witnesses by either the owner of the damaged property, or by the person or persons sustaining personal injury. Form SR-11 shall be submitted as evidence of a release from liability.
2. (b) When the owner and the operator of one motor vehicle are separate persons and both have reported injuries and/or damages to the department, a release from liability is required from each party[, a release from liability of either person is deemed a release of both unless the release expressly states otherwise].
3. (c) When the party suffering damages cannot be located and has been paid for his damages, a copy of the payment draft showing the endorsement on the reverse side or copies of paid invoices showing evidence of repair is acceptable evidence of such payment.
4. (d) When the liability insurer of the insured party assumes the responsibility of the accident and pays the damages to the uninsured motorist, proper releases showing consideration for value are acceptable evidence of the settlement.

Source Note:The provisions of this §25.5 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective May 9, 1999, 24 TexReg 3538.