Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Revenue:
Revenues	$ 371,709	$ 489,770
Operating costs and expenses:
Purchased gas and NGLs	271,956	399,933
Operating expenses	27,806	25,044
General and administrative	15,606	12,481
Gain on sale of property	(98)	(19)
Loss on derivatives	2,169	3,421
Depreciation and amortization	32,196	29,672
Total operating costs and expenses	349,635	470,532
Operating income	22,074	19,238
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net of interest income	(19,380)	(19,767)
Other income	12	113
Total other expense	(19,368)	(19,654)
Income (loss) before non-controlling interest and income taxes	2,706	(416)
Income tax benefit	63	650
Net income	2,769	234
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	3,594	1,770
Net loss attributable to Crosstex Energy, Inc.	$ (825)	$ (1,536)
Net loss per common share:
Basic common share	$ (0.02)	$ (0.03)
Diluted common share	$ (0.02)	$ (0.03)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	47,350	47,075
Diluted	47,350	47,075