Under what circumstances is a preliminary hearing not governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code?

The provision that a preliminary hearing is not governed by Chapter 2001 of the Government Code during an initial action taken under summary actions highlights the nature of such actions. Summary actions are typically expedited procedures used in situations where immediate administrative intervention is necessary, and they often bypass some of the more formal requirements that might be present in a full hearing scenario.

In the context of a preliminary hearing, if it is held under summary actions, the processes and protections afforded under Chapter 2001 do not apply since these actions require quicker decision-making without the extensive procedural safeguards that usually accompany a formal hearing. This allows for efficient handling of cases where time is of the essence, highlighting the need for rapid response protocols in regulatory and enforcement actions.

The other circumstances provided do not pertain specifically to the distinction of a preliminary hearing outside the governance of Chapter 2001 as unequivocally as this choice does. Each of those options may relate to different procedural contexts but do not directly address the impact of summary actions on the applicability of Chapter 2001 to preliminary hearings.