(a) The regular term of an elective state, district, county, or precinct office begins on January 1 of the year following the general election for state and county officers.
(b) A person elected to a regular term of office shall qualify and assume the duties of the office on, or as soon as possible after, January 1 of the year following the person's election.
(c) This section does not apply to the office of governor, lieutenant governor, state senator, or state representative.