(a) The office shall analyze and monitor the development and implementation of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies relating to long-term care facilities and services and shall recommend any changes the office considers necessary.
(b) To the extent necessary to perform any duties under this subchapter, § 556.006(a), Government Code, and § 391.0116, Local Government Code, do not apply to the state long-term care ombudsman or a representative.