While you can't elect to pay your state taxes out of your federal refund, as VolvoGirl mentions, your state can request that the US treasury withhold past due taxes via treasury offset, which may be what you're referring to.
These typically do not delay any additional funds due to be refunded to you by more than a day or two.
If your delay is longer than that, you may want to reach out to the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 or check HERE.
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