The commission may:

1. (1) on its own motion:

   1. (A) affirm, modify, or set aside any decision of an appeal tribunal on the basis of the evidence previously submitted in the case; or
   2. (B) direct the taking of additional evidence; or
2. (2) permit any of the parties to the decision to initiate a further appeal before the commission.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.