(1) All of the criminal laws of this state, including the traffic laws, are in full force and effect on the campuses of institutions of higher education and upon all other property or facilities owned by the institutions or operated or controlled by the governing board of the institution.
(2)
(a) An institution of higher education is a "political subdivision" and the board of trustees is a "local authority."
(b) All streets, roadways, alleys, and parking lots on property owned or controlled by an institution of higher education are "streets or highways" as these terms are used in Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code.