Exhibit 99.1

        FERC REJECTS REQUEST FOR ABANDONMENT RULING ON TRANSCO FACILITIES

    DALLAS, March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Crosstex Energy, L.P. (Nasdaq:
XTEX) announced today that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has
voted to reject the request by Crosstex and Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line
Corporation (Transco) to authorize the abandonment from interstate service of
certain pipeline facilities that are owned by Transco in South Texas (the South
Texas Facilities). In July 2004, Crosstex announced that it entered into an
agreement with Transco to purchase the South Texas Facilities for $27.4 million,
conditioned upon receipt of the abandonment ruling from FERC. In light of the
decision, the two companies are reviewing their alternatives and the status of
their agreement.

    "We are disappointed by the decision and have certainly looked forward to
the possibility of operating the South Texas Facilities. We remain committed to
expanding our asset base in this key region and will continue to pursue
opportunities as they arise," said Barry E. Davis, President and Chief Executive
Officer. "In addition, we will continue to pursue the many opportunities for
growth that we have in other key gas markets, including the recently announced
North Texas pipeline project."

    About the Crosstex Energy Companies
    Crosstex Energy, L.P., a mid-stream natural gas company headquartered in
Dallas, operates over 4,500 miles of pipeline, five processing plants, and over
80 natural gas amine treating plants. Crosstex currently provides services for
over 1.9 BCF/day of natural gas.

    Crosstex Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTXI) owns the general partner, a
54 percent limited partner interest and the incentive distribution rights of
Crosstex Energy, L.P.

    Additional information about the Crosstex companies can be found at
http://www.crosstexenergy.com .

    This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than
statements of historical facts included herein, including statements regarding
the company's opportunities for growth, constitute forward-looking statements.
Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in the
forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such
expectations will prove to be correct.

     Contact:  Barry E. Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer
               William W. Davis, Executive V.P. and Chief Financial Officer
     Phone:    (214) 953-9500

SOURCE  Crosstex Energy, L.P.
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    /CONTACT:  Barry E. Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer, or
William W. Davis, Executive V.P. and Chief Financial Officer, both of Crosstex
Energy, L.P., +1-214-953-9500/
    /Web site:  http://www.crosstexenergy.com /