Benefit Plan	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Contribution Plan [Abstract]
Benefit Plan	Benefit Plan Lexicon maintains a defined-contribution savings plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan covers substantially all full-time employees. Participating employees may defer a portion of their pretax earnings, up to the Internal Revenue Service annual contribution limit. The Company matches employee contributions according to a specified formula. The matching contributions totaled $1.2 million, $0.7 million and $0.4 million in the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Company contributions are vested based on the employee’s years of service, with full vesting after four years of service.

Benefit Plan

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Defined Contribution Plan [Abstract]

Lexicon maintains a defined-contribution savings plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan covers substantially all full-time employees. Participating employees may defer a portion of their pretax earnings, up to the Internal Revenue Service annual contribution limit. The Company matches employee contributions according to a specified formula. The matching contributions totaled $1.2 million, $0.7 million and $0.4 million in the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Company contributions are vested based on the employee’s years of service, with full vesting after four years of service.