(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to implement the commission's authority under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 11.614 to issue an emergency order temporarily suspending a permit or license.     
      (b) The commission, executive director, or executive director's designee may issue an emergency order suspending the permit or license of a business without a hearing if the commission, executive director, or executive director's designee determines that the operation of the business constitutes a continuing threat to the public welfare.     
      (c) All hearings under this subchapter, including appeals, may be held by teleconference or videoconference in compliance with applicable provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 551) and the Administrative Procedure Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 2001).     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §33.100 adopted to be effective December 9, 2020, 45 TexReg 8772