What did you do 7 years ago that got you in trouble? if it was a felony, you're not eligible currently.
ETA: 2 class B misdemeanors within the last 10 years involving alcohol or controlled substances will also disqualify you until you exit the 10-year window.
(c) An individual who has been convicted two times within the10-year period preceding the date on which the person applies for a license of an offense of the grade of Class B misdemeanor or greater that involves the use of alcohol or a controlled substance as a statutory element of the offense is a chemically dependent person for purposes of this section and is not qualified to receive a license under this subchapter. This subsection does not preclude the disqualification of an individual for being a chemically dependent person if other evidence exists to show that the person is a chemically dependent person