A travel trailer, as defined by § 501.002, that is not exempt from this chapter under § 548.052(3) meets the safety inspection requirements of this chapter if the owner submits to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles or county tax assessor-collector at the time of the trailer’s registration an affidavit stating that:
(1) the owner has inspected the trailer during the period prescribed by § 548.101; and
(2) the trailer is in proper and safe condition and complies with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.