Document and Entity Information (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Registrant Name	CROSSTEX ENERGY INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001209821
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	47,558,679
Entity Public Float	$ 457,405,664