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UNITED STATES
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials CROSSTEX ENERGY L P Meeting information Meeting Type: Special Meeting For holders as oft March 17, 2009 Date: May 07,2009 Time: 9;OOAMCDT Location: Company Office 2501 Cedar Springs Daiias, Texas 75201 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet You may view the proxy materials online at wmv.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

— Before You Vote — How to Access the Proxy Materials j Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. Notice & Proxy Statement I How to View Online: ‘l Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. I How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: I If you want to receive a paper or e-maif copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to mate your request: I \) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BYTelePHONE: 1-800-579-1639 w 3) BYE-AIM.*: sendmateriaf@proxyvote.com ;j * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12-Digit Control Number (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to tills e-mail address wiii NOT be forwarded to your investment I advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 23, 2009 to facilitate timely delivery. — How To Vote — Please Choose One of The Following Voting Methods Vote tn Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “fegol proxy.” To do I so, please foltowthe instructions at itww.praxyvofe.com or requesta paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any I special requirements for meeting attendance. I Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet,go to wwwpraxyvote.com. Have the 12 Digit Control Number available j and follow the instructions. ;•> I Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.

I Voting Items j The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s). 1 Proposal to approve the Crosstex Energy GP, LLC tended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (including the Increase \n ths number of units available for issuance thereunder) 2 Proposal to approve an amendment to tha Crosstex Energy GP, LLC Amended and Restated Long-Ten Incentive Plan to allow for an option exchange program for esployws other than directors and exective officers. NOTE; Such other business as may properly «>ne before the meeting or any adjournnent thereof.