Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Revenue:
Revenues	$ 445,689	$ 371,709
Operating costs and expenses:
Purchased gas, NGLs and crude oil	341,022	271,956
Operating expenses	37,336	27,806
General and administrative	18,973	15,606
Gain (loss) on sale of property	11	(98)
Loss on derivatives	472	2,169
Depreciation and amortization	33,745	32,196
Total operating costs and expenses	431,559	349,635
Operating income	14,130	22,074
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net of interest income	(20,386)	(19,380)
Equity in earnings of limited liability company	(78)	0
Other income	220	12
Total other expense	(20,244)	(19,368)
Income (loss) before non-controlling interest and income taxes	(6,114)	2,706
Income tax benefit	1,010	63
Net income (loss)	(5,104)	2,769
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	(2,168)	3,594
Net loss attributable to Crosstex Energy, Inc.	$ (2,936)	$ (825)
Net loss per common share:
Basic common share	$ (0.06)	$ (0.02)
Diluted common share	$ (0.06)	$ (0.02)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	47,568	47,350
Diluted	47,568	47,350