[1][2] He served as a Republican member for the 6th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
[3] Powell attended Louisiana State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in geology.
[4] In 1992, he attended the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree.
[4] In 2004, Powell won the election for the 6th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
[3][5] Powell served as a lawyer in Shreveport, Louisiana.