Closer to regulating that providers of essential infrastructure acknowledge that physics exists.

Does physics dictate how you build power lines? Where is physics the constraint on more hardened construction? Physics isn't saying, build above ground and 'low cost'.

> Does physics dictate how you build power lines?

Bro.

Come up with a plan and a budget for your buried cables and sell it to the people of Texas who will have to pay for it.

They are paying for it. It's either on the front end with regulations on more expensive construction, or on the back end with power outages, damage and repairs.