(DEVELOPING STORY) – FBI agents served search warrants at several Tennessee Republican House members’ homes and state offices this morning. They went into the

Cordell Hull legislative office building just before 8 a.m. heading to several offices carrying empty boxes.

Officials say the FBI searched the homes of former House Speaker Glen Casada, State Representative Robin Smith and State Representative Todd Warner. Agents were also posted outside the office of State Representative Kent Calfee of Roane County. At this time, Calfee is not part of the investigation.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee gave the following statement:

“I’ve spoken with Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton (who is not involved in the search warrants served) this morning and I’m aware of the FBI raids,” Lee said. “It’s certainly very concerning. I know very little about that. There’s been no FBI outreach to us but I am confident that Speaker Sexton is on top of this situation as it unfolds.”

Sexton said he has been contacted by federal authorities regarding an ongoing investigation related to the former speaker’s (Casada) office.

“I have been, and I will continue to be in full cooperation with the authorities as their investigation continues. On the advice of both Ethics and Legal Counsel, I am placing everyone that was subject to the execution of today’s search warrants on administrative leave until further notice,” said Sexton.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office of Middle Tennessee has not released any further information about the nature of the searches.

This is a developing news story and more information will be released at a later time.