(CNN)The Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a statement Wednesday evening that it is doing a "court-authorized" search of the Texas home of Rep. Henry Cuellar.

       "The FBI was present in the vicinity of Windridge Drive and Estate Drive in Laredo conducting court-authorized law enforcement activity," the FBI said in a statement. "The FBI cannot provide further comment on an ongoing investigation."

       A spokesperson for Cuellar told CNN that "Congressman Cuellar will fully cooperate in any investigation. He is committed to ensuring that justice and the law are upheld."

       Cuellar, a moderate Democrat, has served in Texas's 28th Congressional District since 2005.

       The news was first reported by The Monitor newspaper.

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       Reporter Valerie Gonzalez with The Monitor reported in a tweet Wednesday evening that "by around 7:30 p.m., a group of agents loaded large bags, plastic bins, and a computer into a federal vehicle. Others appeared to be logging the items."

       This story has been updated with additional details Wednesday.

       CNN's Priscilla Alvarez contributed to this report.