Which of the following offenses, if pending, can lead to summary suspension?

The ability to impose a summary suspension in the context of the Texas DPS Private Security Bureau relates closely to the severity of the offense and its implications for public safety and regulatory compliance in the private security industry. A pending Class A misdemeanor, which is considered a more serious offense, can lead to a summary suspension because it poses a significant risk to public safety and undermines the integrity of a security professional's ability to perform their duties effectively.

Pending Class A misdemeanors indicate potential criminal behavior that could reflect poorly on the individual’s fitness to operate within the private security framework. This critical connection prompts the Department to act swiftly in protecting public interest, thus allowing summary suspension to maintain standards within the industry.

In contrast, offenses such as Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, or private civil suits do not carry the same potential threat to safety nor carry implications that might justifiably necessitate immediate action to suspend a security professional's license or authority. These may not signal a fundamental issue with the individual's ability to carry out their security responsibilities. Hence, they are less likely to trigger a summary suspension when compared to more serious pending charges like a Class A misdemeanor.